Total births
137
Girls' name · since 1973
Takeesha
Takeesha has 137 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 137
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
137 girls have been named Takeesha since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takeesha has been recorded 137 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1995.
- 137 total births
- 1973–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
137 girls have been named Takeesha since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 137
- total births
- 1973–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Takeesha was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
15 babies were named Takeesha in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Takeesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takeesha splits its recorded history at 1981: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takeesha at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Takeesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1995
- Peak year (1976)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Takeesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Takeesha's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Takeesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 71 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeesha? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 137 babies named Takeesha. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 15 births.
When was Takeesha most popular? ▼
Takeesha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Takeesha been used? ▼
Records for Takeesha go back to 1973, giving 23 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Takeesha? ▼
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 Takeesha's data
- Takeesha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Takeesha
Nearby Names Like Takeesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeesha
Takisha Girl
2,058 births
Takiyah Girl
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Takia Girl
1,962 births
Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
1,050 births
Compare Takeesha side by side: Takeesha vs Takisha Takeesha vs Takiyah Takeesha vs Takia
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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, 1973–1995 (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. "Takeesha: Baby Name Since 1973 - 137 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeesha. 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 Takeesha 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.