Twyla
Twyla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtwaɪlə/
Meaning and origin of Twyla
- A female given name of modern usage.
Etymology
A 20th-century American coinage, derived from twilight.
How popular is Twyla?
Since 1880, 7,192 girls in the U.S. have been named Twyla. Its highest rank for girls was #750 in 1964. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Twyla FAQ
What does the name Twyla mean?
A female given name of modern usage. A 20th-century American coinage, derived from twilight.
How popular is the name Twyla?
Since 1880, 7,192 girls in the U.S. have been named Twyla. Its highest rank for girls was #750 in 1964. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Twyla a boy or girl name?
Twyla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,192 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.