Takara
Every Takara since 1974 — 1,471 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Takara
Takara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,008 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,471 American babies have been named Takara. Its peak came in 1983, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Takara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Takara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,008 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,020 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,990 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,426 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,332 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,052 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,559 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,730 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,819 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,393 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,958 |
| 2013 | 18 | #7,004 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,114 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,915 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,958 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,644 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,558 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,286 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,085 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,258 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,484 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,404 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,876 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,194 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,160 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,336 |
| 1990 | 52 | #2,398 |
| 1985 | 52 | #2,076 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,330 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Takara in 2025?
Takara ranked #17,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Takara?
1,471 babies have been named Takara in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Takara most popular?
Takara peaked in 1983, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Takara a boy or girl name?
Takara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Takara rising or falling?
Takara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.