Takeisha
A girl's name of African origin with 1,050 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and three syllables, Takeisha is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1970, with 1,050 total recorded births.
Takeisha is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Takeisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Takeisha is a girl's baby name of African origin, a creative variant combining the prefix Ta- with Keisha — from the African Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia tree,' a fragrant spice plant revered in antiquity. The Ta- prefix gives it a rhythmically confident opening.
Takeisha represents the creative naming tradition of the late 20th century — where meaningful base names were transformed with distinctive prefixes into something entirely personal. It carries the fragrant, culturally resonant meaning of Keisha with the extra rhythmic energy that the Ta- prefix provides.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Takeisha's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Takeisha follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Takeisha's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Takeisha has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 | #12744 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 244 | #5634 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 459 | #2306 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 322 | #3420 | — |
The Story of Takeisha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Takeisha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Takeisha are most likely born between 1970 and 1989.
How rare is Takeisha?
With 1,050 total births on record, Takeisha remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1980s with 459 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Takeisha by the numbers
- Would fill 22 school buses
- Meeting one Takeisha per day would take 2.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1970–2002)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | #17805 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11940 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8487 |
| 1999 | 7 | #12547 |
| 1998 | 14 | #7065 |
| 1997 | 11 | #8277 |
| 1996 | 16 | #6034 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5917 |
| 1994 | 25 | #4229 |
| 1993 | 35 | #3284 |
| 1992 | 35 | #3263 |
| 1991 | 34 | #3293 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2433 |
| 1989 | 45 | #2569 |
| 1988 | 48 | #2328 |
| 1987 | 44 | #2392 |
| 1986 | 42 | #2415 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1974 |
| 1984 | 37 | #2567 |
| 1983 | 40 | #2394 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2002