Girl Name · English Origin
Twila
Considering Twila? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Twilight", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Twyla.
Twila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Twilight
Origin: English naming roots help connect Twila to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Twila as T·W·I·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Twila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Twila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Twilaa, Twilae, Twilay, Twil.
- Nicknames: Twi and T.
- Middle names: Pair Twila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Twila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Twyla, Theola, Telly, Tully, Teal — full picks on the sibling names for Twila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Twila? Browse our names like Twila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Twila
What does the name Twila mean?
Twila means "Twilight" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Twila?
Twila originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Twila?
Twila has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Twila a boy's or girl's name?
Twila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Twila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Twila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Twila?
Names that share Twila's sound and style include Twyla, Theola, Telly, Tully, Teal.
What middle names pair well with Twila?
Good middle-name fits for Twila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Twila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Twila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Twila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Twila share its rhythm without rhyming — Twyla, Theola, Telly all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.