Total births
189
Girls' name · since 1990
Takeyah
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 189 babies named Takeyah, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 189
- total births
- 1990–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Takeyah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 189 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Takeyah recorded 189 times among girls since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2011.
- 189 total births
- 1990–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
189 girls have been named Takeyah since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 189
- total births
- 1990–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Takeyah was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
23 babies were named Takeyah in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Takeyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takeyah splits its recorded history at 1998: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takeyah at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Takeyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2011
- Peak year (1992)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Takeyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Takeyah's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Takeyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
143 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 143 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeyah? ▼
Takeyah has been given to 189 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 23 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Takeyah most popular? ▼
Takeyah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Takeyah been used? ▼
Takeyah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 22 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Takeyah? ▼
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 Takeyah's data
- Takeyah's decade-level peak was the 1990s (143 total births); usage has since declined to 5 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 Takeyah
Nearby Names Like Takeyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeyah
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 Takeyah side by side: Takeyah vs Takisha Takeyah vs Takiyah Takeyah vs Takia
Related Names
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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, 1990–2011 (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. "Takeyah: Baby Name Since 1990 - 189 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeyah. 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 Takeyah 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.