girl's name
Willena
wih-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,068
Willena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1990 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Willena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 236 |
| 1930s | 189 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 9 |
How Popular Is Willena?
In 1990, Willena was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Willena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Willena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Willena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Willena
- English wih-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Willena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Willena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Willena
How popular is the name Willena?
In 1990, Willena was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Willena a girl's or a boy's name?
Willena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Willena?
Willena has 3 syllables.
When was Willena most popular?
Willena peaked in 1923, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.