Twila

Twila is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Twila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Twila

Twila belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Twila first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #464 in 1934, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 11,877 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Twila in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#464 in 1934
Peak year
1960
Babies named Twila in 2024
38
Total since 1880
11,877

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Twila mean?

The meaning of Twila is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Twila a boy or girl name?

Twila is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Twila?

Twila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Twila?

Twila first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #464 in 1934, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].