Willia
girl nameWillia entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #612 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#612
peak (1902)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #998 |
| 1890s | #1047 |
| 1900s | #945 |
| 1910s | #898 |
| 1920s | #854 |
| 1930s | #834 |
| 1940s | #1013 |
| 1950s | #1841 |
| 1960s | #4340 |
| 1970s | #7594 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Willia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Willia alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Willia in 2025?
- Willia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Willia most popular?
- Willia peaked in 1902, reaching #612 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Willia with classmates?
- Willia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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