Holding steady.
Popularity of Takira since 1978
Babies named Takira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 339 |
| 2000s | 406 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Takira entered the U.S. naming pool in 1978 as a modern invention, likely created for its pleasant sound rather than any traditional meaning. While it has never cracked the national top 1,000, it peaked in 1998, the year it was most frequently given. The name has remained stable in usage since then, never achieving widespread popularity but maintaining a consistent presence. It fits into the broader trend of Ta- names (like Tabitha, Tamika) popular in the late 20th century, though its exact origin remains uncertain. Takira is overwhelmingly chosen for girls, and its rarity gives it a distinctive quality.
Takira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly combining the popular prefix Ta- with the syllable -kira, reminiscent of names like Keira or Kira. It has no established historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kira, Taki
Sibling names for Takira
Names that share Takira's style, for a brother or sister.
