Takeira
Japanese feminine name meaning "prosperous silk fabric".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Takeira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takeira today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takeira births was 1991 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takeira. 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
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
1991
10 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2014 SSA rank
#18,940
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Takeira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takeira from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takeira 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 Takeira 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 Takeira
The name Takeira is believed to have originated from the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, which flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers from around 3500 BC to 500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Akkadian words "tak" meaning "to trust" and "eira" meaning "to protect," suggesting a meaning of "one who is trusted to protect."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Takeira can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. These tablets, which were used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, list individuals with the name, indicating its usage during the Sumerian and Akkadian periods.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Takeira, who was associated with protection and guardianship. This connection with the divine realm may have contributed to the popularity of the name among the people of that era.
The first documented historical figure with the name Takeira was a high-ranking official who served under the Babylonian king Hammurabi in the 18th century BC. This individual is mentioned in the famous Code of Hammurabi, a set of laws that governed various aspects of life in ancient Mesopotamia.
Another notable figure was Takeira of Ur, a prominent merchant and trader who lived during the 6th century BC. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the extensive trade networks that connected Mesopotamia with other regions of the ancient world, such as Egypt and India.
In the 3rd century BC, there was a philosopher and scholar named Takeira who is credited with writing several treatises on astronomy and mathematics. While his works have been lost over time, he is mentioned in the writings of other ancient scholars, highlighting his intellectual contributions.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq from around 247 BC to 224 AD, a military commander named Takeira is recorded as having led successful campaigns against invading Roman forces. His strategic abilities and leadership were celebrated in the chronicles of the time.
Another prominent individual with the name Takeira lived in the 7th century AD during the Sasanian Empire. She was a renowned poet and translator, known for her skilled renditions of Persian literature into the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the region at that time.
It is worth noting that the name Takeira, while rooted in ancient Mesopotamian culture, has likely evolved and been influenced by various languages and civilizations throughout history. However, its core meaning and connection to concepts of trust and protection have persisted across different eras and regions.
People
Takeira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takeira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Takeira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takeira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takeira 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Takeira a common name?
We classify Takeira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 107 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takeira most popular?
The single biggest year for Takeira was 1991, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takeira is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Takeira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takeira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takeira 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.
Is Takeira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takeira in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Takeira can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Takeira?
Find out how many Americans are named Takeira on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.