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*love* I used to just like it, then I used it on a character who turned out to be really cool and now I like it even more. I've never met one, but would be delighted to. It's the kind of name that works on every age. I like it a lot better than Willow, although I do know a young Willow who is very cool. I know one or two others as well.

I much prefer Willow.

Very pretty

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It's kind of soft and light and naturey. And a pleasant white and pastel green. And misty/foggy.

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I can't imagine it's getting common. I'd never heard of it until a few months ago when someone posted about it, and I've definitely never met nor heard of anyone named Willa. So I missed whichever celebrity used it.

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It is similar to some popular names, so I can see it becoming more common.

I like it much better than Willow. I would actually use this name.
I know of an actress named Willa Holland. She's the only one I know of.

I hate Willow so I'll have to go with Willa. I think it's soft and pretty, though not likely to become popular anytime soon. You know, one year it did make the Top 100 for New Hampshire or Vermont, IIRC. Maybe there is hope for it to become popular.

i really like Willa, more than Willow. i hope it doesnt become too trendy but i wouldnt mind seeing it used a bit more

I have some distant cousin named Willa Dean (or maybe it's Willadean), but that's the only one I know. Willow is more likely to be popular than Willa, methinks, and several celebs have used it. Whereas, I might know of one-ish celeb with a kid named Willa. Meryl Streep has a daughter named Mary Willa aka Mamie.

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Anyway, I like Willa a lot. It's very soft and sweet.

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Between Willa and Willow, I'd choose Willa. Though I don't know how long that choice will stand because I've become a little hippy-noun-y in my naming tastes lately.

I like Willow better, but if your worry is that it will become overly popular, then stick with Willa. Willow is already becoming really popular and will probably end up dated. Willa may become popular later, but at this point I don't see it. Unless a celebrity uses it, I think it's unlikely.