Willona is of African origin, meaning 'higher-born'. It's a unique and expressive name, often used within the African American community. In popular culture, it's perhaps best known for being the name of the character Willona Woods in the 1970s sitcom 'Good Times'.
"Willona gained popularity as a baby girl name from 1974 to 1979, peaking at 16 births in 1975 and maintaining steady use throughout the period with a total of 82 babies named Willona during those six years."