Willeta is of German origin, derived from the name Willa, which itself is a diminutive of Wilhelmina, a feminine form of William. The name Willeta signifies 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed warrior,' reflecting its Germanic roots and their association with strength and determination.
The name Willeta appeared consistently but infrequently between 1920 and 1928, with each of those years seeing exactly five births carrying that name. This results in a total of twenty children being named Willeta during this period.