Willia

Girl name

Willia has been given to 3,866 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1928.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,866

Peak year

1928 (101 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

86% girls / 14% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Willia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Williamboy

4,215,725 babies since 1880

Willieunisex

596,385 babies since 1880

Willisboy

53,154 babies since 1880

Willagirl

32,848 babies since 1880

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3,836 babies since 1899

Corenegirl

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Luveniagirl

3,932 babies since 1880

Hortenciagirl

3,969 babies since 1902

Herminiagirl

3,757 babies since 1894

Rosalinegirl

3,984 babies since 1891

Annamaegirl

3,715 babies since 1896

Delfinagirl

4,037 babies since 1884

FAQ

How popular is the name Willia?

Willia has been given to 3,866 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Willia peak?

Willia peaked in 1928, when 101 babies were given the name.

Is Willia a girl or boy name?

Willia is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Willia are girls).

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