Willia
Willia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Resolute protector or desire and helmet.
Origin and history
Willia is a rare feminine given name of Germanic origin, closely related to William or functioning as a feminine variant of William or Willie. It was historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but is extremely uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
3,316 babies in the United States have been named Willia since 1880. It ranks #3086 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (13.8 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- SC (11.7 %)
- NC (11.3 %)
- KY (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 98 |
| 1900-1910 | 171 |
| 1910-1920 | 459 |
| 1920-1930 | 741 |
| 1930-1940 | 692 |
| 1940-1950 | 651 |
| 1950-1960 | 353 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Billie
Fun facts
- Willia originated as a feminine form of William, combining the element 'wil' (will or desire) with 'helm' (helmet or protection).
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before falling off current naming charts.