Total births
640
Girls' name · since 1971
Takeya
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 640 babies named Takeya, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 640
- total births
- 1971–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Takeya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 640 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takeya has been recorded 640 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 2009.
- 640 total births
- 1971–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
640 girls have been named Takeya since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 640
- total births
- 1971–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Takeya was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
33 babies were named Takeya in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Takeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Takeya's full recorded timeline at 1990, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Takeya at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Takeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2009
- Peak year (1993)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Takeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takeya's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Takeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
106 births
- 1980s
1980s
250 births
- 1990s
1990s
215 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 250 births (39% of all-time use).
How Takeya 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 Takeya's total volume
Takeya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Takeya by state
Where Takeya concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 46 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Takeya's total US births 7.2%
Even split
46 of 640 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeya? ▼
Takeya has been given to 640 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 33 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Takeya most popular? ▼
Takeya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Takeya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takeya are New York (46 births), Maryland (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Takeya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takeya since 1971 -- 39 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Takeya? ▼
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 Takeya's data
- Takeya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Takeyas (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Takeya
Nearby Names Like Takeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeya
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 Takeya side by side: Takeya vs Takisha Takeya vs Takiyah Takeya vs Takia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–2009 (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. "Takeya: Baby Name Since 1971 - 640 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeya. 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 Takeya 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 June 2026.