Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Takiesha

Name: Popularity of the name Takiesha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Takiesha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#3,388 (1978)

Total Babies

182

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1996

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3388

Peak Rank

182

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Takiesha

Takiesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 22 Takieshas were born — ranking #3,388 that year. As of 2026, Takiesha ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 182 Takieshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Where is Takiesha most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United States
100%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Takiesha

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Takiesha

What does the name Takiesha mean?

Takiesha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Takiesha in 2026?

In 2026, Takiesha ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Takiesha most popular?

Takiesha reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,388 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Takiesha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Takiesha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Takiesha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Takiesha include Birta, Marco, Connye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Takiesha

Takiesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 182 births in the dataset. Takiesha's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,388. Use the chart and map above to compare Takiesha'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.