Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1977
Takema
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Takema, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1977–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Takema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 52 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Takema recorded 52 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1990.
- 52 total births
- 1977–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Takema since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 52
- total births
- 1977–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Takema was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
8 babies were named Takema in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Takema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takema splits its recorded history at 1981: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takema at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Takema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1990
- Peak year (1980)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Takema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takema's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Takema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 29 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takema? ▼
52 babies have been named Takema since 1977. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1980 with 8 births.
When was Takema most popular? ▼
Takema was most popular in the 1980s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Takema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takema since 1977 -- 14 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Takema? ▼
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 Takema's data
- Takema's decade-level peak was the 1980s (29 total births); usage has since declined to 8 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 Takema
Nearby Names Like Takema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takema
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 Takema side by side: Takema vs Takisha Takema vs Takiyah Takema 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, 1977–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takema: Baby Name Since 1977 - 52 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takema. 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 Takema 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.