Total births
163
Girls' name · since 1977
Takelia
163 babies named Takelia in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 163
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Takelia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 163 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takelia has been recorded 163 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 1997.
- 163 total births
- 1977–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
163 girls have been named Takelia since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 163
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Takelia was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
14 babies were named Takelia in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Takelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takelia's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takelia at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Takelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1997
- Peak year (1982)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Takelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takelia's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Takelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 100 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takelia? ▼
163 babies have been named Takelia since 1977. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1982 with 14 births.
When was Takelia most popular? ▼
Takelia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Takelia been used? ▼
Takelia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 21 years of data through 1997.
What names are similar to Takelia? ▼
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 Takelia's data
- Takelia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (100 total births) through the 1990s (35) -- 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 Takelia
Nearby Names Like Takelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takelia
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 Takelia side by side: Takelia vs Takisha Takelia vs Takiyah Takelia 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, 1977–1997 (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. "Takelia: Baby Name Since 1977 - 163 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takelia. 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 Takelia 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.