Willis
Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Willis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 106 babies have been named Willis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Willis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,229 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,229
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Willis
Willis is a girl name .
Is Willis a boy or girl name? Willis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,229 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,686. Willis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Willis is currently ranked #71,229 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willis include Wil, Will, Willy, Willie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Willis include Willow, Willa, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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