How Many People Are Named Takeisha?

Complete statistics for the name Takeisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Takeisha
Very Rare
African-American

Takeisha is a unique name with roots in African-American culture, making it very rare with only 1,017 people bearing it today, or 1 in 324,542 Americans. The majority of those named Takeisha are now in their forties, having peaked in popularity in 1979.

~1,017
Living in US
1 in 324,542
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
African-American heritage
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,008
Worldwide Bearers
#255,739
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,017
🇯🇲 Jamaica
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇭🇳 Honduras
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,017 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
57
Would be under 30 (5%)
993
Would be 30–60 (95%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,050 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Takeisha Through the Generations

Takeisha, a name that resonates deeply within African-American communities, has seen a steady presence since its peak in 1979 when 63 babies were given this distinctive moniker. Today, the name continues to be cherished by parents looking for a meaningful choice, with most individuals named Takeisha falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a stable trend over the decades. This enduring appeal suggests a balance between classic and modern sensibilities, making it a name that stands out yet feels familiar.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 48
Georgia 40
Illinois 37
New York 26
Florida 19
North Carolina 15
Michigan 6
Virginia 6
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Takeisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Takeisha's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Takeisha

How Many People Have the Name Takeisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,017 people in the United States currently share the name Takeisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 324,542 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Takeisha a Common or Rare Name?

Takeisha 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 Takeisha Mean?

Takeisha means "African-American heritage" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Takeisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Takeisha Most Popular?

The name Takeisha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 63 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 Takeisha?

Approximately 1,017 people named Takeisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,050. That works out to roughly 1 in 324,542 Americans.

Is Takeisha a rare name?

Takeisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 324,542 Americans has this name.

What does the name Takeisha mean?

Takeisha means "African-American heritage" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Takeisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Takeisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Takeisha most popular?

Takeisha peaked in 1979 with 63 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,017
All-Time Births1,050
1 in X1 in 324,542
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1979
World Rank#255,739
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.