Villa is a unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning "farmstead" or "farmhouse". It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by its use as a surname throughout history and its association with notable figures such as the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, who was known by his surname Villa. The name Villa has been used more frequently as a unisex given name since the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Australia. It is often preferred for its simplicity, uniqueness, and association with rural or rustic themes. However, it is not widely used and remains somewhat rare as a given name. Some notable individuals with the name Villa include American football player Terrell Owens and Italian footballer Mario Götze.
The name Villa was quite popular from 1914 to 1916 with seven births each year, but it saw a slight dip in popularity in 1919 with only six births that year. Overall, there were twenty-seven babies named Villa during this period.