Holding steady.
Popularity of Takesha since 1971
Babies named Takesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 439 |
| 1980s | 410 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takesha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a product of the creative naming trends among African-American families in the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1979, when it was used more frequently than in any other year, though it never entered the top 1000. The name follows a common pattern of blending a short prefix with a melodic ending, echoing names like Keisha and Tasha. Since the 1970s, its usage has declined, and by 2025 it is given to very few newborns each year. Because of its modern invention, Takesha lacks a traditional etymology or cultural origin, making it a distinctively contemporary choice.
Takesha appears to be a modern coinage from the 1970s, probably created by blending the popular prefix 'Ta-' with the name 'Keisha' or similar names ending in '-esha'. It follows a pattern of African-American invented names from that era, drawing on fashionable sounds rather than a specific linguistic root. The name has no known historical or traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taki, Kesha, T
Sibling names for Takesha
Names that share Takesha's style, for a brother or sister.
