Total births
105
Girls' name · since 1979
Takoya
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 105 babies named Takoya, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 105
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
105 girls have been named Takoya since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takoya has been recorded 105 times among girls since 1979, 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 1979 to 2008.
- 105 total births
- 1979–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
105 girls have been named Takoya since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 105
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Takoya was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
13 babies were named Takoya in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Takoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takoya splits its recorded history at 1990: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takoya at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Takoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2008
- Peak year (1990)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Takoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takoya's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Takoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
43 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 44 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takoya? ▼
Takoya has been given to 105 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 13 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Takoya most popular? ▼
Takoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Takoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takoya since 1979 -- 30 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Takoya? ▼
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 Takoya's data
- Takoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (44 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2000s -- 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 Takoya
Nearby Names Like Takoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takoya
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 Takoya side by side: Takoya vs Takisha Takoya vs Takiyah Takoya 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, 1979–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takoya: Baby Name Since 1979 - 105 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takoya. 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 Takoya 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.