Villa is a name of Italian origin, meaning "village" or "country estate". It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history.
The name Villa first appeared in Italy during the Middle Ages, where it was often used to denote someone who lived in a villa or rural estate. Over time, the name became more common, and by the Renaissance period, it had spread beyond Italy's borders into other parts of Europe.
In some cases, Villa has been given as a female name, although it is more commonly associated with males. Some famous individuals with this name include the Italian footballer Paolo Maldini (whose full name was Paolo Cesare Baldieri Maldini Villa) and the French composer Darius Milhaud (whose full name was Darius Marie Gustave Milhaud).
Today, Villa remains a relatively uncommon given name but continues to be used as a surname throughout Europe and beyond. It is sometimes spelled "Vila" or other variations depending on regional customs and languages.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Villa in the United States between 1885 and 1967. Over this period of nearly 80 years, a total of 722 babies were named Villa.
The data reveals fluctuations in the popularity of the name Villa over time. The name's peak popularity occurred in 1913 with 21 births that year. However, there were also several years where the name was not given to any newborns at all, such as between 1945 and 1950.
Despite these fluctuations, the name Villa remained relatively uncommon throughout this period. The highest number of births in a single year represents less than 0.02% of total births that year in the United States, indicating that the name was not widely used.
Overall, while the name Villa has not been particularly popular in the United States over the past century and a half, it is clear from these statistics that some parents have chosen this name for their children during this time period.