Unisex · #12,490 in 2026

Taki

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#6,633 (2005)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,517 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,633 (50 total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
2009
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#6633
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
8
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
1982
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#10517
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Taki

As a girl name

Taki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 5 Takis were born — ranking #10,517 that year. As of 2026, Taki ranks #10,517 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Takis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Taki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 11 Takis were born — ranking #6,633 that year. As of 2026, Taki ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Takis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Taki

Phonetically similar names — useful when Taki is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Tacky
  • Tackey
  • Tackie
  • Takkie
  • Tiki
  • Techie
  • Talkie
  • Talky
  • Tucky
  • Tukey
  • Tickey
  • Toki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taki

What does the name Taki mean?
Taki is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Taki in 2026?
In 2026, Taki ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Taki most popular?
Taki reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #6,633 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Taki a unisex name?
Yes — Taki is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Takis assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Taki?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taki include Irish, Larron, Hameed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taki

Taki is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Taki's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #6,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Taki's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.