Total births
286
Girls' name · since 1974
Takenya
286 babies named Takenya in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 286
- total births
- 1974–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Takenya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 286 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takenya has been recorded 286 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 2006.
- 286 total births
- 1974–2006 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
286 girls have been named Takenya since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2006.
- 286
- total births
- 1974–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Takenya was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
20 babies were named Takenya in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Takenya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takenya's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takenya at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Takenya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2006
- Peak year (1978)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Takenya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Takenya's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Takenya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
91 births
- 1980s
1980s
82 births
- 1990s
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 91 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takenya? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 286 babies named Takenya. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 20 births.
When was Takenya most popular? ▼
Takenya was most popular in the 1970s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Takenya been used? ▼
Takenya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 33 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Takenya? ▼
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 Takenya's data
- Takenya's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (91 total births) through the 2000s (47) -- 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 Takenya
Nearby Names Like Takenya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takenya
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 Takenya side by side: Takenya vs Takisha Takenya vs Takiyah Takenya 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, 1974–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takenya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 286 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takenya. 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 Takenya 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.