Total births
95
Girls' name · since 1973
Takima
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 95 babies named Takima, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 95
- total births
- 1973–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
95 girls have been named Takima since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takima has been recorded 95 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 1997.
- 95 total births
- 1973–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 girls have been named Takima since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 95
- total births
- 1973–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Takima was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Takima in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Takima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takima's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takima at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Takima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1997
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Takima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Takima's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Takima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 46 births (48% of all-time use).
Takima by state
Where Takima concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 10.5% |
New York share of Takima's total US births 10.5%
10 of 95 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takima? ▼
Takima has been given to 95 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 9 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Takima most popular? ▼
Takima was most popular in the 1970s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Takima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takima are New York (10 births).
How long has the name Takima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takima since 1973 -- 25 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Takima? ▼
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 Takima's data
- Takima's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (46 total births) through the 1990s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Takimas (10 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 Takima
Nearby Names Like Takima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takima
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 Takima side by side: Takima vs Takisha Takima vs Takiyah Takima 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, 1973–1997 (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. "Takima: Baby Name Since 1973 - 95 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takima. 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 Takima 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.