Twila

The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to Lila, Tyler, or Skylar, or for the for the grown-up fans of the Stephanie Meyer's vampire series, Twilight.

Twila — also spelled Twyla — has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it could simply be inspired by the word "twilight", connecting it to the time of evening when the sun is below the horizon. Alternatively, it could come from the word "twill", a type of textile weave that creates a sturdy fabric, or, it could be inspired by the French Étoile (said EH-TWAL), meaning "star".

Twila was once the more popular spelling choice, peaking in the 1930s when it reached the Top 500. Out of style since the late 60s, Twila is now given to around 30 girls each year while Twyla is given to double that.

Pronounced TWYL-uh.

As of October 2026, Twila ranked #3512 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #464 in 1934.