Willa
Willa is a distinctive choice, ranked #705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Willa in their class.
About the Name Willa
2024 marks Willa's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #670. The name has climbed 299 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Willa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Willa in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #423, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Willa
- Willa Pearson — Willa Pearson is an Australian dual-sport athlete who plays soccer as a defender for A-League Women club Sydney FC and the Australia under-17 national team, and cricket as a wicketkeeper for the Manly Warringah Waratahs.
- Willa Holland — Willa Joanna Chance Holland is an American actress and model.
- Willa of Burgundy — Willa of Burgundy (c. 900 – after 936) was a member of the Elder House of Welf.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Willa
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Willa
Almost certainly the only Willa in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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