Total births
457
Unisex name · since 1996
Takai
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 457 babies named Takai, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4273
- among boys today
- 457
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Takai is the #4273 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 457 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Takai recorded 457 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #4273 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4273 among boys today
- 457 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Takai is currently the #4273 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 457 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4273
- among boys today
- 457
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Takai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4273
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Takai was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
37 babies were named Takai in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Takai compares
457 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Takai's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Takai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 457 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Takai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takai's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,273
Active since
1996
Takai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Takai popularity over time - girls
48 total births recorded since 2000 (Takai as girls' name)
Takai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Takai's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Takai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
168 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 168 births (37% of all-time use).
Takai by state
Where Takai concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
Florida share of Takai's total US births 2.6%
Even split
12 of 457 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takai? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 457 babies named Takai. Today it holds rank #4273 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 37 births.
When was Takai most popular? ▼
Takai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Takai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takai are Florida (12 births), California (5 births).
Is Takai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Takai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 457 births, and as a girl's name it has 48 births.
How long has the name Takai been used? ▼
Records for Takai go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Takai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takoda, Takashi, Takeo, Takeshi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Takai's data
- Takai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (168 total births) through the 2020s (140) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Takais (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Takai
Nearby Names Like Takai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takai
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takashi Boy
#11011 862 births
Takeo Boy
#9948 763 births
Takeshi Boy
#12434 708 births
Takumi Boy
#10016 504 births
Compare Takai side by side: Takai vs Takoda Takai vs Takashi Takai vs Takeo
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Takai: #4273 Unisex Name - 457 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takai. 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 Takai 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 July 2026.