Twaina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "two together" or "a pair".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Twaina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Twaina today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Twaina births was 1969 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Twaina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Twaina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1969
8 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1976 SSA rank
#10,823
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Twaina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Twaina from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Twaina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Twaina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Twaina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Twaina
The name Twaina is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "twai," meaning "twin" or "double." This suggests that the name may have been given to one of two twins or siblings born around the same time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Twaina can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2300 BC. The tablet, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, mentions a woman named Twaina who appears to have been a priestess or a member of the royal court.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there are references to a goddess named Twaina, who was believed to be the twin sister of the more prominent deity Inanna (also known as Ishtar). However, not much is known about her role or significance in the pantheon of Sumerian deities.
Throughout history, the name Twaina has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Twaina of Lagash, a high priestess who lived around 2200 BC in the ancient Sumerian city-state of Lagash (modern-day Al-Hiba, Iraq). She is known for her contributions to the development of the Sumerian writing system and for her role in preserving important religious and cultural traditions.
Another prominent figure was Twaina the Scribe, who lived during the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC). Twaina was a renowned scholar and writer, renowned for his work in preserving and transcribing ancient Mesopotamian texts and literature.
During the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 13th centuries), there was a celebrated poet and scholar named Twaina al-Basri (935-1010 AD), who hailed from the city of Basra in modern-day Iraq. Her poetry and literary works were widely acclaimed and influential in the Arabic-speaking world.
In more recent times, Twaina al-Hamdani (1939-2000) was a prominent Iraqi writer and intellectual who played a significant role in promoting and preserving Iraqi culture and literature. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights and education.
Lastly, Twaina Thavorn (1979-present) is a Thai actress and model who has appeared in numerous television shows and films in her home country. She is considered one of the most popular and influential entertainers in contemporary Thai culture.
People
Twaina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Twaina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Twaina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Twaina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Twaina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Twaina a common name?
We classify Twaina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Twaina most popular?
The single biggest year for Twaina was 1969, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Twaina is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Twaina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Twaina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Twaina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Twaina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Twaina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Twaina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Twaina?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.