Total births
560
Girls' name · since 1983
Takyra
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 560 babies named Takyra, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 560
- total births
- 1983–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
560 girls have been named Takyra since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takyra has been recorded 560 times among girls since 1983, 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 1983 to 2015.
- 560 total births
- 1983–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
560 girls have been named Takyra since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 560
- total births
- 1983–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Takyra was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
43 babies were named Takyra in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Takyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takyra splits its recorded history at 2000: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takyra at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Takyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2015
- Peak year (2005)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Takyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Takyra's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Takyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s
2000s
299 births
- 2010s 68
2010s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 299 births (53% of all-time use).
How Takyra 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 Takyra's total volume
Takyra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Takyra by state
Where Takyra concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 33 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Takyra's total US births 5.9%
Even split
33 of 560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takyra? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 560 babies named Takyra. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 43 births.
When was Takyra most popular? ▼
Takyra was most popular in the 2000s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Takyra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takyra are Illinois (33 births), Texas (11 births), Mississippi (10 births).
How long has the name Takyra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takyra since 1983 -- 33 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Takyra? ▼
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 Takyra's data
- Takyra's decade-level peak was the 2000s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Takyras (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Takyra
Nearby Names Like Takyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takyra
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 Takyra side by side: Takyra vs Takisha Takyra vs Takiyah Takyra vs Takia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1983–2015 (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. "Takyra: Baby Name Since 1983 - 560 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takyra. 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 Takyra 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 June 2026.