Total births
1,050
Girls' name · since 1970
Takeisha
Takeisha has 1,050 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,050
- total births
- 1970–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Takeisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,050 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takeisha has been recorded 1,050 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2002.
- 1,050 total births
- 1970–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,050 girls have been named Takeisha since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,050
- total births
- 1970–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Takeisha was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
63 babies were named Takeisha in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Takeisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takeisha splits its recorded history at 1987: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takeisha at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Takeisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2002
- Peak year (1979)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Takeisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takeisha's strongest decade.
459 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Takeisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
322 births
- 1980s
1980s
459 births
- 1990s
1990s
244 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 459 births (44% of all-time use).
How Takeisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Takeisha's total volume
Takeisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Takeisha by state
Where Takeisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 48 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 40 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 37 | 3.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 26 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 19 | 1.8% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Takeisha's total US births 4.6%
Even split
48 of 1,050 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Takeisha appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeisha? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 1,050 babies named Takeisha. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 63 births.
When was Takeisha most popular? ▼
Takeisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 459 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Takeisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takeisha are Texas (48 births), Georgia (40 births), Illinois (37 births).
How long has the name Takeisha been used? ▼
Records for Takeisha go back to 1970, giving 33 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Takeisha? ▼
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 Takeisha's data
- Takeisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (459 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Takeishas (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Takeisha
Nearby Names Like Takeisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeisha
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Takara Girl
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Takayla Girl
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Compare Takeisha side by side: Takeisha vs Takisha Takeisha vs Takiyah Takeisha 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, 1970–2002 (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. "Takeisha: Baby Name Since 1970 - 1,050 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeisha. 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 Takeisha 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.