Takiyah

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 1,964 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#15020 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Archaic form of takiyya.

Takiyah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic taqiyya — meaning 'piety,' 'God-fearing,' or 'one who fears God' — referring to the Islamic virtue of God-consciousness and righteous living. The name connects its bearer to a fundamental Islamic spiritual quality.

Taqwa (God-consciousness or piety) is one of the most prized virtues in Islam, mentioned frequently in the Quran as the defining quality of true believers. Takiyah distills this virtue into a flowing, feminine name of genuine spiritual aspiration.

EtymologyShow more

Takiyah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Takiyah has been recorded as a girl's name since 1971, with 1,964 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

1,964

Total births

Since 1971

2005

Peak

88 births

1971

First recorded

54 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Takiyah was #2501 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #15020, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1971Peak: 2005 (88 births)Current: #15020

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Takiyah
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	46	#11403	▼
2010s	292	#6197	▼
2000s	647	#2717	▲
1990s	257	#4472	▼
1980s	367	#3004	▲
1970s	355	#3553	—

The Story of Takiyah

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Takiyah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Takiyah are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.

How rare is Takiyah?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Takiyah — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1971, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 647 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Takiyah by the numbers

Would fill 41 school buses
Meeting one Takiyah per day would take 5.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(54 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Takiyah
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#15020	-1 (-14.3%)
2023	7	#13308	-3 (-30.0%)
2022	10	#10311	-1 (-9.1%)
2021	11	#9482	-1 (-8.3%)
2020	12	#8896	0
2019	12	#9050	-2 (-14.3%)
2018	14	#8116	-7 (-33.3%)
2017	21	#6017	+4 (23.5%)
2016	17	#7197	+9 (112.5%)
2015	8	#12892	-21 (-72.4%)
2014	29	#4885	-11 (-27.5%)
2013	40	#3842	-2 (-4.8%)
2012	42	#3774	-12 (-22.2%)
2011	54	#3128	-1 (-1.8%)
2010	55	#3071	-15 (-21.4%)
2009	70	#2641	-3 (-4.1%)
2008	73	#2580	-12 (-14.1%)
2007	85	#2287	+10 (13.3%)
2006	75	#2480	-13 (-14.8%)
2005	88	#2120	+20 (29.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Takiyah a boy's or girl's name?

Takiyah is primarily a girl's name.

When was Takiyah most popular?

Takiyah reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 88 births that year. It is currently ranked #15020 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Takiyah?

Takiyah is currently ranked #15020 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,964 babies since 1971.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024