Willa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English and German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Willa means 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian'.
Meaning of the Name Willa
Willa is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of Wilhelmina or Willhelmette. It has English and German origins. The name means 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian'. Willa is a strong and empowering name with a touch of elegance. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity of the Name Willa
The popularity for the name Willa peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 889 births, which ranked number 718 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Willa had the most female births in 2019 with 889, which ranked number 356 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 7, which ranked number 3,247 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Willa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 389 births to 785 births, an increase of 101.80%. Among females, Willa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 389 births to 785 births, an increase of 101.80%.
Nationwide Popularity of Willa
- 20 Year Trend of Willa: 709.28%
- 10 Year Trend of Willa: 101.80%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Willa: 101.80%
Popularity of Willa by State
Among females, Willa was most popular in Midwestern states with 204 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 56 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Willa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 478 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 514 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 692 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 250 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 451 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 149 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 398 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 360 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 344 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 418 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 259 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 208 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 416 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 178 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 356 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 316 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 142 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 132 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 132 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 282 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 448 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 694 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 246 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 238 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 398 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 227 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 587 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 393 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 638 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 73 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 251 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 196 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Willa
- Total Births of Willa: 842 (7.27%)
- Female Births of Willa: 842 (7.27%)
Given the upward trend of Willa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.27% increase in total births, for a total of 842 births in 2024. For Females, births for Willa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 842 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.27%.