Twylah is a unique and intriguing given name of American origin. It was coined by renowned science fiction author Octavia E. Butler in her acclaimed novel "Wild Seed," published in 1980. In the story, Twylah is one of the main characters and is part of an immortal African village called Doro's community.
The name Twylah itself does not have a specific meaning or derivation from existing words. Instead, Octavia E. Butler created it to represent her character's individuality and distinctive nature within the narrative. The name has since gained some popularity beyond the novel, often used as an alternative spelling of Twila or Twyla.
While there is no historical or cultural significance attached to the name Twylah outside of Octavia E. Butler's literary work, it has come to symbolize creativity, originality, and empowerment for many who are drawn to its unique sound and association with a strong female protagonist in "Wild Seed." Those who bear this name today may appreciate its distinctive nature and the empowering message behind its creation by Octavia E. Butler.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Twylah in the United States from 1910 to 1963. Over this period, there were a total of 134 babies named Twylah born in the U.S.
The peak year for the name Twylah was 1931, with 11 births recorded that year. The years following 1931 saw a decline in the popularity of the name, with only 6 or fewer births each year from 1932 to 1953.
From 1953 onwards, the number of babies named Twylah remained consistently low, with no more than 7 births per year until 1963. This indicates that the name Twylah was not widely used during this time period in the United States.