How Many People Are Named Takai?
Complete statistics for the name Takai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Takai means 'high' or 'tall' in Japanese, making it a name with a literal meaning. Only 463 people named Takai live in the US today, which is just 1 in 712,377 Americans. The vast majority, 99%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 468 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Takai Through the Generations
Takai saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 28 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 14, most people named Takai are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. Of the 463 living individuals, 462 are under 30, while only six are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This age distribution highlights how Takai is a name that's very much part of the current generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Takai's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Takai
How Many People Have the Name Takai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 414 people in the United States currently share the name Takai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 800,602 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Takai a Common or Rare Name?
Takai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Takai Mean?
Takai means "high, tall" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Takai in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Takai Most Popular?
The name Takai reached peak popularity in 2004, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Takai?
Approximately 414 people named Takai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 414. That works out to roughly 1 in 800,602 Americans.
Is Takai a rare name?
Takai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 800,602 Americans has this name.
What does the name Takai mean?
Takai means "high, tall" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Takai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Takai are male and 10% are female.
When was Takai most popular?
Takai peaked in 2004 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.