Twyla
Meaning
"twilight, between day and night"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,892
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Twy, Twi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"twilight, between day and night"
Origin: English
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old High German
Willamina is more popular, ranked #3886 vs #3892 for Twyla.
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Willamina is more popular, ranked #3886 compared to Twyla at #3892 in the United States.
Twyla means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin). Willamina means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).
Twyla is primarily a girl name. Willamina is primarily a girl name.