Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Takia since 1974
Babies named Takia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 252 |
| 1980s | 655 |
| 1990s | 658 |
| 2000s | 346 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 but has never reached the national top 1000, making it a truly uncommon choice. Its peak usage came in 1997, when the name saw its highest annual count, before entering a gradual decline that has continued since 1985. The name's rarity means there is no clear regional concentration, and it remains a distinctive option for parents seeking something unique. The trajectory shows a clear downward trend since the mid-1980s, suggesting the name has not sustained the modest interest it once generated. Without a well-documented meaning, Takia offers an air of mystery, possibly standing as a modern variant of the Arabic Taqiyya.
Takia may be a variant of the Arabic name Taqiyya (تقية), derived from the root t-q-y meaning 'piety' or 'fear of God'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names. Its use in the United States has been sporadic since the 1970s, with a peak in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taki, Kia
Sibling names for Takia
Names that share Takia's style, for a brother or sister.
