Takeesha
A feminine name possibly derived from Arabic meaning "to be silent".
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Takeesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takeesha today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takeesha births was 1976 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takeesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
1976
15 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1995 SSA rank
#13,208
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Takeesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takeesha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takeesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Takeesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Takeesha
The given name Takeesha is believed to have its origins in the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The name is thought to derive from the Yoruba word "taku," which means "to be precious or valuable."
Historically, the Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries, and their traditional naming practices often reflected the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. Names like Takeesha were likely bestowed upon female children with the intent of conveying the notion that they were highly prized and cherished.
While there are no definitive records of the name Takeesha appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been in use among the Yoruba people as early as the 16th or 17th century, during the height of the powerful Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Takeesha can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and the first African bishop of the Anglican Church, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's extensive works on Yoruba language and culture provide valuable insights into traditional naming practices.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Takeesha. One such figure was Takeesha Hogan (1970-2006), an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for teams like the Charlotte Sting and the Indiana Fever.
Another prominent Takeesha was Takeesha Howard (born 1976), an American actress and model best known for her roles in films like "Strictly Business" and "Juice." She has also appeared in numerous television shows and music videos.
In the world of music, Takeesha Jenkins (born 1981) is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter who has written songs for artists like Jennifer Hudson and Chris Brown. She has also released her own solo albums.
Takeesha Lane (born 1982) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events. She has represented the United States in multiple Olympic Games and won numerous medals at international competitions.
Lastly, Takeesha Anderson (born 1985) is an American entrepreneur and author known for her work in promoting financial literacy and empowerment among women and communities of color. Her book "Wealth Matters" has garnered widespread acclaim.
People
Takeesha + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Takeesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takeesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takeesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Takeesha a common name?
We classify Takeesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takeesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Takeesha was 1976, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takeesha is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Takeesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takeesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.