Holding steady.
Popularity of Takiah since 1984
Babies named Takiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takiah is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1984, a time when inventive spellings and unique names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 2002 but has since remained stable with very few annual registrations, never appearing on the national top 1000 list. The name's exact origin is unclear; it may be a creative respelling of Takia or an entirely modern coinage. Its pronunciation, tah-KEE-ah, follows a pattern familiar in names like Aaliyah or Maria. Due to its rarity, Takiah has no strong association with any particular state or cultural group. Parents drawn to the name often appreciate its melodic sound and distinctive feel.
Takiah first appeared in U.S. records in 1984. It may be a respelling of Takia, itself perhaps a variant of Takiya or a modern coinage blending popular sounds. The name saw its peak usage in 2002 but remains rare, with no clear etymological root outside of contemporary naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kia, Taki
Sibling names for Takiah
Names that share Takiah's style, for a brother or sister.
