Sibling names for Willow
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Willow usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Willow, whose busiest decade was the 2020s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Willow
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloane | descendant of Sluaghadhán (surname) | #141 | 9,891 | 2020s |
| Ariella | lion of God (feminine of Ariel) | #174 | 8,275 | 2020s |
| Zara | #212 | 6,904 | 2010s | |
| Eliana | #10 | 29,269 | 2020s | |
| Journee | journey (word name) | #258 | 7,102 | 2020s |
| Ariyah | #367 | 4,439 | 2020s | |
| Blakely | black clearing (place name) | #191 | 8,964 | 2020s |
| Ember | ember (glowing coal) | #154 | 9,453 | 2020s |
| Raelynn | #116 | 12,572 | 2010s | |
| Catalina | #111 | 10,312 | 2020s | |
| Emilia | from the Roman family name Aemilius | #45 | 23,552 | 2020s |
Brother names for Willow
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asher | happy, fortunate | #28 | 40,300 | 2010s |
| Kayson | #264 | 6,143 | 2020s | |
| Kash | #286 | 6,585 | 2020s | |
| Remy | oarsman (from Remigius) | #408 | 4,233 | 2010s |
| Mateo | 'gift of Yahweh' (via Matthew) | #8 | 53,265 | 2020s |
| Ezekiel | God strengthens | #61 | 28,023 | 2020s |
| Apollo | #445 | 3,814 | 2020s | |
| Jensen | son of Jens (John) | #282 | 5,579 | 2010s |
| River | river (word name) | #111 | 16,420 | 2020s |
| Hendrix | son of Hendrick (Henry) | #354 | 5,676 | 2020s |
| Hudson | son of Hudd (surname) | #17 | 40,102 | 2010s |
| Atticus | man of Attica (Athenian) | #281 | 6,203 | 2010s |
Willow's era
Willow ranked #44 for girls in 2025, against #111 in 2015. Its best year was 2022, at #37. A sibling name from the same wave will sound like it was chosen by the same parents; a name from an older or newer wave can make one child's name feel dated next to the other's.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Willow included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Vincent, Calvin, Victor, Oscar.
Same era, but close to Willow
These names follow Willow's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Willow. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Harlow same ending as Willow
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Willow's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Willow's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Willow or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Willow itself are excluded.