Declining since 2006, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Takiyah since 1971
Babies named Takiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Takiyah's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 355 |
| 1980s | 367 |
| 1990s | 257 |
| 2000s | 647 |
| 2010s | 292 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Takiyah entered U.S. records in 1971, a relatively late arrival compared to many traditional names. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, but has since become less common, with a trajectory of falling usage since 2006. In the latest year (2025), it ranked 10,107 with approximately 1 in 178,585 births, reflecting its rarity. The name is a direct adoption of the Arabic concept of piety, and its usage in the United States has been primarily within African American Muslim communities. While it has never appeared among top state rankings, its spiritual meaning and distinctive sound have given it a niche appeal.
Takiyah derives from the Arabic root 'w-q-y', related to piety and devotion. It is used as a feminine given name in Muslim communities, particularly among African Americans since the 1970s. The name's spelling reflects a common transliteration of the Arabic 'taqiyya'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taki, Kiya, Tia
Sibling names for Takiyah
Names that share Takiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
