Willa

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-uh ]

Boy Name #17,638 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Willa is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Willa often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,638
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

William #10 Will #1283 Willie #1376 Williams #2530 Willem #2644 Willis #2686 Willard #3004 Willow #3688

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie

Also a Girl Name

Willa is also used as a girl name, ranked #423.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willa

Is Willa a boy or girl name?

Willa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17638. As a girl name, it is ranked #423. Willa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Willa?

Willa is pronounced w-IHL-uh.

How popular is the name Willa?

Willa is currently ranked #17638 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Willa?

Common nicknames for Willa include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie.

Is Willa a common or rare name?

Willa is an uncommon name, ranked #17638 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willa

Willa is a boy name .

Is Willa a boy or girl name? Willa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,638 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #423. Willa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Willa is currently ranked #17,638 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Willa include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Willa include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.