Takiyah
Every Takiyah since 1971 — 1,973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Takiyah
Takiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,826 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,973 American babies have been named Takiyah. Its peak came in 2005, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Takiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Takiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,826 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,069 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,315 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,318 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,482 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,903 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,053 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,118 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,018 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,200 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,894 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,887 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,842 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,774 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,129 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,071 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,641 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,580 |
| 2007 | 85 | #2,287 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,481 |
| 2005 | 88 | #2,120 |
| 2004 | 68 | #2,501 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,669 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,063 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,311 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,515 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,920 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,808 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,698 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,933 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Takiyah in 2025?
Takiyah ranked #10,826 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Takiyah?
1,973 babies have been named Takiyah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Takiyah most popular?
Takiyah peaked in 2005, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Takiyah a boy or girl name?
Takiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Takiyah rising or falling?
Takiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.