Emilly vs Twyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilly

Girl #3,838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,838
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Twyla

Girl #3,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twilight, between day and night"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,892
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Twy, Twi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilly Rank #3,838
Twyla Rank #3,892

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 vs #3892 for Twyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilly ___

  • Emilly Rose
  • Emilly Jane
  • Emilly Grace
  • Emilly Claire
  • Emilly Anne

Twyla ___

  • Twyla Rose
  • Twyla Ann
  • Twyla Jean
  • Twyla Mae
  • Twyla Renee
  • Twyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Twyla

Pearl Ruby Cora Vera Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Twyla more popular?

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 compared to Twyla at #3892 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Twyla mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Twyla means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin).

Are Emilly and Twyla boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Twyla is primarily a girl name.

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