Twyla

Twyla 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.

Twyla at a glance

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

About the name Twyla

Twyla 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, Twyla first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #750 in 1964, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 7,133 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Twyla in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#750 in 1964
Peak year
1964
Babies named Twyla in 2024
38
Total since 1880
7,133

Twyla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2615 in 2020
Babies named Twyla in 2025
8
Total since 1996
76

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Twyla mean?

The meaning of Twyla 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 Twyla a boy or girl name?

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

What origin is the name Twyla?

Twyla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Twyla?

Twyla first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #750 in 1964, 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].