MallowbyNames

Takera

tah-KAIR-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Takera since 1983

Babies named Takera per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Takera's real moment was 1997.

612181990200020102020Most births 1989Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s59
1990s131
2000s90
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Takera first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983, a debut that places it among the wave of modern invented names that gained traction in the late twentieth century. The name reached its peak usage in 1997, after which its frequency has remained stable without entering the national top 1000. As of 2025, Takera's trajectory shows neither sharp decline nor resurgence, maintaining a steady but rare presence. Because it does not appear in significant numbers in any one state, its geographic distribution is diffuse. For parents drawn to names that feel fresh and distinctive, Takera offers a melodic sound without the weight of historical or cultural baggage, appealing for its uniqueness in an era of creative naming.

Takera first appears in U.S. records in 1983, during a period when creatively constructed names with the popular 'era' suffix and melodic 'Ta-' beginning were fashionable. No clear etymology from an existing language or root name has been established; it is likely an original coinage rather than a variant of a traditional name.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kera, Taki

Sibling names for Takera

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Takera mean?
The meaning of Takera is uncertain. It appears to be a modern invented name without a known etymological root.
How popular is Takera currently?
Takera has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names for any recent year. Its peak usage was in 1997, with a stable trajectory since then.
Is Takera a boy or girl name?
Takera is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.