Total births
286
Girls' name · since 1983
Takera
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 286 babies named Takera, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 286
- total births
- 1983–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Takera sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 286 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takera has been recorded 286 times among girls since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2015.
- 286 total births
- 1983–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
286 girls have been named Takera since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 286
- total births
- 1983–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Takera was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
18 babies were named Takera in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Takera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takera splits its recorded history at 1997: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takera at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Takera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2015
- Peak year (1989)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Takera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Takera's strongest decade.
131 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Takera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
131 births
- 2000s
2000s
90 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 131 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takera? ▼
Takera has been given to 286 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 18 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Takera most popular? ▼
Takera was most popular in the 1990s decade with 131 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Takera been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takera since 1983 -- 33 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Takera? ▼
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 Takera's data
- Takera's decade-level peak was the 1990s (131 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- 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 Takera
Nearby Names Like Takera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takera
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 Takera side by side: Takera vs Takisha Takera vs Takiyah Takera 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, 1983–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takera: Baby Name Since 1983 - 286 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takera. 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 Takera 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.