Takeshia
A feminine Japanese name meaning "vigorous, flourishing, or prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the first name Takeshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takeshia today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takeshia births was 1979 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takeshia. 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
391
~ 1 in 876,610 Americans
Peak year
1979
32 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1996 SSA rank
#15,616
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Takeshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takeshia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 215 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Takeshia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takeshia 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 Takeshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takeshias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Florida, Michigan recorded the most babies named Takeshia, while Michigan, Florida, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Takeshia
The given name Takeshia has its origins in Japanese culture and language, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 19th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "take," meaning "bamboo," and "shia," which can be translated as "poet" or "scholar." Together, the name can be interpreted as "bamboo poet" or "bamboo scholar."
In ancient Japanese literature, bamboo was often used as a metaphor for resilience, grace, and adaptability, qualities that were highly valued in poets and scholars. The name Takeshia may have been bestowed upon individuals who embodied these traits or aspired to cultivate them.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Takeshia was Takeshia Nakamura, a renowned Japanese poet who lived from 1872 to 1935. Nakamura's works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and loss, earning him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Takeshia Hirano (1901-1978), a Japanese philosopher and educator. Hirano's teachings emphasized the importance of moral values and ethical conduct, and he was deeply influential in shaping the intellectual landscape of post-war Japan.
In the realm of politics, Takeshia Suzuki (1920-2002) made her mark as one of Japan's first female politicians. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1969, Suzuki championed women's rights and advocated for greater gender equality in Japanese society.
The name Takeshia also found its way into the world of art. Takeshia Yamamoto (1938-2011) was a celebrated painter known for her vibrant depictions of nature and landscapes. Her works captured the essence of traditional Japanese aesthetics while incorporating contemporary sensibilities.
Lastly, Takeshia Ito (1959-) is a renowned Japanese architect whose designs have garnered international acclaim. Ito's buildings are characterized by their innovative use of materials and seamless integration with the surrounding environment, embodying the principles of harmony and balance that are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
These individuals, spanning various fields and eras, have contributed to the rich tapestry of Japanese history and culture, carrying the name Takeshia as a symbol of their achievements and influence.
People
Takeshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takeshia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Takeshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takeshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 391 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takeshia 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 876,610 US residents.
Is Takeshia a common name?
We classify Takeshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 418 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takeshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Takeshia was 1979, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takeshia is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Takeshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takeshia 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.