Takisha
A girl's name of African origin with 2,058 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Takisha hit its peak of 200 births in 1977, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Takisha reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Takisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Takisha is a girl's baby name of African American origin, a creative coinage blending the Ta- prefix with Kisha, a variant of Keisha. It emerged in the 1980s as part of a broader tradition of expressive, melodic feminine names in African American communities.
EtymologyShow more
Takisha is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the African naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Takisha creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Takisha has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 | #17984 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 183 | #6264 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 778 | #1899 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 1,082 | #2202 | — |
The Story of Takisha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Takisha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Takisha are most likely born between 1970 and 1987.
How rare is Takisha?
With 2,058 total births on record, Takisha remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1970s with 1,082 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Takisha by the numbers
- Would fill 43 school buses
- Meeting one Takisha per day would take 5.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1970–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | #18511 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18115 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17326 |
| 1998 | 9 | #10023 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11941 |
| 1996 | 9 | #9500 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4829 |
| 1994 | 24 | #4366 |
| 1993 | 20 | #4978 |
| 1992 | 33 | #3405 |
| 1991 | 26 | #4045 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3286 |
| 1989 | 43 | #2652 |
| 1988 | 30 | #3294 |
| 1987 | 36 | #2772 |
| 1986 | 40 | #2508 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1726 |
| 1984 | 94 | #1314 |
| 1983 | 83 | #1421 |
| 1982 | 116 | #1186 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2004