Takiyah
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,464 in 1976
9 babies were named Takiyah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,701 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Takiyah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Takiyah, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Takiyah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTakiyah first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1976, when it ranked #1,464. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTakiyah was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendTakiyah has slipped 1,701 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Takiyah
Takiyah is a girl name of Japanese origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-yah”. US birth records list Takiyah for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #1,464 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 | 38,217 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 46,318 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,979 girls |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,686 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,241 girls |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 176,991 girls |
More Japanese girl names
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Girl name: Ori · my light
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Hinata · sunny place
- Unisex name: Yuki · snow
Questions about the name Takiyah
What is the origin of the name Takiyah?
Takiyah has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Akira, Sora, Terra.
Is Takiyah a boy or girl name?
Takiyah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Takiyah?
Takiyah ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#1,464).