Total births
1,028
Girls' name · since 1974
Takiya
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,028 babies named Takiya, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,028
- total births
- 1974–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1,028 girls have been named Takiya since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takiya has been recorded 1,028 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- 1,028 total births
- 1974–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,028 girls have been named Takiya since 1974, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,028
- total births
- 1974–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Takiya was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
62 babies were named Takiya in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Takiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takiya splits its recorded history at 1997: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 62 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takiya at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Takiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Takiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Takiya's strongest decade.
431 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Takiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 109
1970s
109 births
- 1980s 150
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
214 births
- 2000s
2000s
431 births
- 2010s 118
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 431 births (42% of all-time use).
How Takiya 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 Takiya's total volume
Takiya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Takiya by state
Where Takiya concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 52 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Florida | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.1% |
New York share of Takiya's total US births 5.1%
Even split
52 of 1,028 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Takiya appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takiya? ▼
1,028 babies have been named Takiya since 1974. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2002 with 62 births.
When was Takiya most popular? ▼
Takiya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 431 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Takiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takiya are New York (52 births), Georgia (21 births), Mississippi (21 births).
How long has the name Takiya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takiya since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Takiya? ▼
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 Takiya's data
- Takiya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (431 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Takiyas (52 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 Takiya
Nearby Names Like Takiya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takiya
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 Takiya side by side: Takiya vs Takisha Takiya vs Takiyah Takiya 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, 1974–2025 (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. "Takiya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 1,028 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takiya. 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 Takiya 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.