What does the name Willa mean?

The name Willa means "Driven, protection".

What is the origin of the name Willa?

Willa is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 729 babies were named Willa in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Willa is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 729 →

All-Time Total: 30,421

Peak Year: 2019

Willa is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Wilhelmina, meaning "will" or "desire."

Girl names closely related to Willa

Ada Dorothy Freya Norah Clara Lucy Elsie Rowan

Boy names closely related to Willa

Walter Finley Henry Harrison Ellis Franklin Warren Charlie

Names with similar meaning to Willa

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Births per year in the United States

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