Holding steady.
Popularity of Takiesha since 1974
Babies named Takiesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takiesha is a modern American name first recorded in 1974. It reached its peak popularity in 1978, a year that saw the highest usage for this name. As of 2025, the name remains stable in usage but is very rare, with no rank in national data and an estimated fewer than 1 in 1 million births per year. The name is part of a broader trend of invented names with the Ta- prefix that flourished in the 1970s, particularly within African American communities. Its meaning is not derived from any traditional language but rather from creative sound combinations.
Takiesha is a modern American coinage that emerged in the 1970s. It likely combines the popular prefix Ta- with the name Keisha, itself a variant of Keziah or a phonetic invention. The name follows a pattern of similar-sounding names like Lakeisha and Tameka that gained popularity in African American communities during that era. It has no known meaning outside of its constructed form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taki, Keisha, Kiki
Sibling names for Takiesha
Names that share Takiesha's style, for a brother or sister.
