Holding steady.
Popularity of Willia since 1882
Babies named Willia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Willia's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 | 0 |
| 1890s | 98 | 5 |
| 1900s | 171 | 6 |
| 1910s | 459 | 20 |
| 1920s | 741 | 63 |
| 1930s | 692 | 52 |
| 1940s | 651 | 57 |
| 1950s | 353 | 94 |
| 1960s | 107 | 72 |
| 1970s | 20 | 67 |
| 1980s | 5 | 114 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Willia is a name that saw modest use in the early 1900s, first recorded in 1882. It reached its peak year in 1902, but even then it was uncommon. Today, it is virtually nonexistent: the most recent data (2025) shows no recorded births and a 1-in-N value of null, meaning it did not appear on the Social Security list. The trajectory for the name is stable, indicating that its usage has remained flat at near-zero levels for decades. Willia's top states are listed as empty, reflecting its rarity nationwide. For parents drawn to vintage-sounding names, Willia offers a feminine alternative to William, but its lack of modern usage suggests it has not undergone a revival.
Willia is a rare English name, likely a feminine form of William or a diminutive of Wilhelmina. It was most common in the early 1900s, peaking in 1902, but has since become exceedingly rare, with no recorded births in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Willa, Lia
Sibling names for Willia
Names that share Willia's style, for a brother or sister.
