Taka
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,425 in 1977
0 babies were named Taka in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Taka you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryTaka first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #4,425.
About the name Taka
Taka is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-aka”. US birth records list Taka for girls from 1972 to 1980, in 6 of those 9 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #4,425 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1980, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.3 | 298,507 girls |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Taka
What is the origin of the name Taka?
Taka has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Taka a boy or girl name?
Both. Taka is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Taka?
Taka is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1980. It peaked at #4,425 in 1977.