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Twilla

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How to Pronounce Twilla

Pronounced TWIL-uh /ˈtwɪlə/Medium

Meaning: Twilla is a variant of Twila, an American name usually connected to the word 'twilight' (the soft light at dusk). The origin is more poetic than classical; some also tie it to a dialect word for a woven thread. The 'twilight' association is the common reading.Low

In 30 seconds: Twilla is a variant of Twila, a soft American name linked to 'twilight'. It was a rare girls' name in the early-to-mid 1900s (said 'TWIL-uh').

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MeaningTwilla is a variant of Twila, an American name usually connected to the word 'twilight' (the soft light at dusk). The origin is more poetic than classical; some also tie it to a dialect word for a woven thread. The 'twilight' association is the common reading.

U.S. rank (1994)#15641 ↘ Falling

1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Twilla is a variant of Twila, an American girls' name most often connected with the word twilight, the soft light at dusk. Its origin is poetic rather than classical; a secondary folk link ties the Twila names to a dialect word for a woven fabric, but the twilight association is the one families usually mean.

Twilla appears as a rarity across the first half of the twentieth century, most visible around mid-century and never more than a few dozen girls a year. It has a gentle, evocative sound and a rare word-name charm; it has not revived, reading today as a distinctive vintage name of the Twila family.

Did you know? The usual reading of Twila and Twilla ties them to 'twilight' — the gentle half-light between day and night — giving the name an unusually atmospheric feel.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Twila — American name linked to 'twilight'; Twilla a variant

Variations

TwilaTwylaTwilah

Nicknames

TwilWilla

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Twila— the base name Twilla varies

Twyla— a sister spelling of the same twilight-linked name

Willa— shares the soft -illa/-lla vintage ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Twilla mean?

Twilla is a variant of Twila, an American name usually connected to the word 'twilight'.

How do you pronounce Twilla?

It's said TWIL-uh /ˈtwɪlə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Twilla a boy or girl name?

Twilla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Twilla?

Twilla has always been very rare in the U.S., a vintage word-name most seen last century.