Takesha
A girl's name of African origin with 977 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Takesha is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With 977 recorded U.S. births since 1971, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Takesha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Takesha is a girl's baby name of African origin, an elaboration combining the Ta- prefix with Kesha (a short form of Lakisha or a standalone name meaning various things in different traditions). The name belongs to the expansive Kesha/Kisha name family popular in African American communities.
Takesha has the warm, rhythmic quality characteristic of names in the Ta-Kesha tradition — a sound that feels both familiar and personal, built from recognizable pieces into something uniquely its own.
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Takesha is cataloged under the African naming tradition. African naming traditions are extraordinarily diverse, often tying a child’s name to circumstances of birth, family aspirations, or spiritual significance.
In the U.S., Takesha has been recorded as a girl's name since 1971, with 977 total births. Browse the African names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Takesha has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 128 | #8738 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 410 | #2647 | — |
| 1970s | 439 | #2591 | — |
The Story of Takesha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Takesha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Takesha are most likely born between 1971 and 1989.
How rare is Takesha?
With 977 total births on record, Takesha remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1970s with 439 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Takesha by the numbers
- Would fill 20 school buses
- Meeting one Takesha per day would take 2.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1971–1999)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | #14237 |
| 1998 | 8 | #11025 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11940 |
| 1996 | 5 | #15615 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6596 |
| 1994 | 13 | #7044 |
| 1993 | 21 | #4806 |
| 1992 | 17 | #5692 |
| 1991 | 19 | #5162 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5259 |
| 1989 | 24 | #4111 |
| 1988 | 29 | #3388 |
| 1987 | 28 | #3319 |
| 1986 | 39 | #2555 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2591 |
| 1984 | 46 | #2185 |
| 1983 | 42 | #2305 |
| 1982 | 42 | #2365 |
| 1981 | 64 | #1766 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1882 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–1999