MallowbyNames

Takela

tuh-KEE-luh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1977
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Takela since 1974

Babies named Takela per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61117198020002020Most births 1977Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s74
1980s134
1990s55
2000s6
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Takela is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, reflecting its rare usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 1977, though specific rank data are not available. Its trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent but infrequent use. Takela is not associated with any particular state or region in the data.

Takela is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in the 1970s. It may be a modern invented name, possibly derived from similar-sounding names like Takara or Takiyah, or a feminine variant of Takel. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been established.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Taki, Kela

Sibling names for Takela

Names that share Takela's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Takela mean?
The meaning of Takela is uncertain; it may be a modern invented name without a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Takela?
Takela has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States in any year. Its peak year was 1977, but exact rank data is unavailable.
Is Takela a boy's or girl's name?
Takela is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.