Total births
60
Girls' name · since 1991
Takala
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 60 babies named Takala, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 60
- total births
- 1991–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
60 girls have been named Takala since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takala has been recorded 60 times among girls since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2007.
- 60 total births
- 1991–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
60 girls have been named Takala since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 60
- total births
- 1991–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Takala was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
9 babies were named Takala in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Takala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takala's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takala at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Takala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2007
- Peak year (2001)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Takala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Takala's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Takala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 31 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takala? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 60 babies named Takala. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 9 births.
When was Takala most popular? ▼
Takala was most popular in the 1990s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
How long has the name Takala been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takala since 1991 -- 17 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Takala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takisha, Takiyah, Takia, Takara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Takala's data
- Takala's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 2000s (29) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Takala
Nearby Names Like Takala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takala
Takisha Girl
2,058 births
Takiyah Girl
#13824 1,973 births
Takia Girl
1,962 births
Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
1,050 births
Compare Takala side by side: Takala vs Takisha Takala vs Takiyah Takala vs Takia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1991–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takala: Baby Name Since 1991 - 60 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takala. 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 Takala 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.