Total births
2,058
Girls' name · since 1970
Takisha
2,058 babies named Takisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,058
- total births
- 1970–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Takisha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,058 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Takisha recorded 2,058 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2004.
- 2,058 total births
- 1970–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,058 girls have been named Takisha since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 2,058
- total births
- 1970–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Takisha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
200 babies were named Takisha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Takisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Takisha's full recorded timeline at 1986, 17% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 83% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 200 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Takisha at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Takisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2004
- Peak year (1977)
- 200
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Takisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Takisha's strongest decade.
1,082 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Takisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
1,082 births
- 1980s
1980s
778 births
- 1990s 183
1990s
183 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,082 births (53% of all-time use).
How Takisha 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 Takisha's total volume
Takisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Takisha by state
Where Takisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 214 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 99 | 4.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 98 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 96 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 83 | 4.0% |
| #6 | California | | 81 | 3.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 63 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 54 | 2.6% |
New York share of Takisha's total US births 10.4%
Even split
214 of 2,058 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Takisha appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takisha? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 2,058 babies named Takisha. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 200 births.
When was Takisha most popular? ▼
Takisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,082 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Takisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takisha are New York (214 births), Illinois (99 births), North Carolina (98 births).
How long has the name Takisha been used? ▼
Takisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 35 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Takisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takiyah, Takia, Takara, Takeisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Takisha's data
- Takisha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,082 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Takishas (214 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 Takisha
Nearby Names Like Takisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takisha
Takiyah Girl
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Takia Girl
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Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
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Takayla Girl
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Compare Takisha side by side: Takisha vs Takiyah Takisha vs Takia Takisha vs Takara
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, 1970–2004 (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. "Takisha: Baby Name Since 1970 - 2,058 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takisha. 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 Takisha 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.