NAME PROFILE
Twila
Twila is an English name meaning 'twilight' or 'woven with a thread'. The name conjures a sense of calmness and beauty, reflecting the serene moments of the day when dusk falls.
Key Stats
| Total births | 11,922 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 24%PA — 24%KS — 19%OK — 17%WV — 17%
Notable People
Twila Tharp (Choreographer, *Movin' Out*) · Twila Paris (Christian Music Artist) · Twila Smith (Author)
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