Twyla
How to say it: TWY-luh · /ˈtwaɪlə/
Variant of English Twila, from 'twilight' - mid-century invention evoking dusk, popularized by Twyla Tharp.
Twyla was the 2,149th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 56 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,478 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,149 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 56 |
| Share of births | 1 in 59,202 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,478 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Twyla peaked in the 1960s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Twyla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Twyla
- Twyla Tharp (born 1941)American dancer and choreographer
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