How Many People Are Named Takesha?

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

Takesha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Takesha, a very rare female name, is held by just 942 people in the US today, making up 1 in 350,491 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1979 with 80 births, and it's now considered stable, sitting nicely between classic and modern.

~942
Living in US
1 in 350,491
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,114
Worldwide Bearers
#238,904
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,073
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
14
🇷🇺 Russia
10
🇬🇾 Guyana
7
🇯🇴 Jordan
7
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
942 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
21
Would be under 30 (2%)
956
Would be 30–60 (98%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 977 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
84

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

📜 Takesha Through the Generations

Takesha has seen a steady presence over the decades, peaking in 1979 with 80 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, with only 21 under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a strong generational link, with the average age being 44, indicating a name that has maintained its appeal across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 48
Florida 45
New York 32
Alabama 26
Texas 25
Georgia 23
North Carolina 17
California 16
New Jersey 13
South Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Takesha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Takesha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Takesha

How Many People Have the Name Takesha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 942 people in the United States currently share the name Takesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 350,491 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Takesha a Common or Rare Name?

Takesha 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 Takesha Mean?

Takesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Takesha Most Popular?

The name Takesha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 80 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 Takesha?

Approximately 942 people named Takesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 977. That works out to roughly 1 in 350,491 Americans.

Is Takesha a rare name?

Takesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 350,491 Americans has this name.

What does the name Takesha mean?

Takesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Takesha more male or female?

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

When was Takesha most popular?

Takesha peaked in 1979 with 80 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 US942
All-Time Births977
1 in X1 in 350,491
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1979
World Rank#238,904
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.