Total births
124
Girls' name · since 2006
Twisha
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Twisha, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8792
- among girls today
- 124
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other girls
124 babies have been named Twisha since 2006, making it today's #8792 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Twisha has been recorded 124 times among girls since 2006, currently ranked #8792 nationally and more common than 50% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #8792 among girls today
- 124 born since 2006
- 2020s peak decade
- 50% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Twisha is currently the #8792 girls' name in America, more common than 50% of girls - 124 born since 2006, peaking in the 2020s.
- #8792
- among girls today
- 124
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other girls
Twisha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8792
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 50% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Twisha was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
15 babies were named Twisha in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Twisha compares
124 28th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Twisha's all-time total is 68% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Twisha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 124 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 48 | 19,840 |
Twisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Twisha's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Twisha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#8,792
Active since
2006
Twisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Twisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Twisha's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Twisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
48 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 65 births (52% of all-time use).
Twisha by state
Where Twisha concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.0% |
California share of Twisha's total US births 4.0%
5 of 124 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twisha? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 124 babies named Twisha. Today it holds rank #8792 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 15 births.
When was Twisha most popular? ▼
Twisha was most popular in the 2020s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Twisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Twisha are California (5 births).
How long has the name Twisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Twisha since 2006 -- 20 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Twisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twila, Twilla, Twinkle, Twilia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Twisha's data
- California records the most Twishas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Twisha
Nearby Names Like Twisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Twisha
Twila Girl
#3827 11,922 births
Twilla Girl
1,205 births
Twinkle Girl
84 births
Twilia Girl
71 births
Twilah Girl
20 births
Compare Twisha side by side: Twisha vs Twila Twisha vs Twilla Twisha vs Twinkle
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Twisha: #8792 Girls' Name - 124 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Twisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.