Holding steady.
Popularity of Twala since 1960
Babies named Twala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Twala is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. Its peak year was 1975, and since then it has maintained a stable but very low usage, never reaching the top 1000. With no clear etymology, Twala may be a creative blend or a variant of names like Tula or Twyla, reflecting mid-century trends for short, melodic girl names ending in 'a'. Its rarity means a child named Twala is unlikely to share the name with classmates, offering a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon sound.
Twala first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, reaching its peak rank in 1975. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Twyla or Tula, or formed from fashionable syllables. No clear derivation from established languages has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Twa
Sibling names for Twala
Names that share Twala's style, for a brother or sister.
