Takhia
A feminine Arabic name meaning "the pure one".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Takhia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takhia today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takhia births was 2002 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takhia. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2002
28 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,291
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Takhia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takhia from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 97 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
Takhia 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 Takhia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takhias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Takhia
The name Takhia is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the era of the Islamic Golden Age. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "tahir," which translates to "pure" or "virtuous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Takhia can be found in historical records from the 9th century, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent scholar and philosopher from the Abbasid Caliphate. This individual, known as Takhia al-Basri, made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during his lifetime.
In the 12th century, the name Takhia gained further prominence with the birth of Takhia al-Din al-Nuri, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran. His works, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, continue to be studied and admired by scholars and devotees alike.
Another notable figure bearing the name Takhia was Takhia al-Din al-Subki, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He is remembered for his extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence and his influential role in shaping the legal discourse of his time.
In the realm of literature, the name Takhia is associated with Takhia al-Hariri, a 12th-century Arabic poet and scholar from Basra, modern-day Iraq. His most famous work, the "Maqamat," a collection of literary anecdotes and prose pieces, is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Arabic literature.
Moving forward in history, the 16th century saw the birth of Takhia al-Din Muhammad, a Persian mathematician and astronomer from the Safavid Empire. His contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry were significant, and he is credited with developing new methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
These examples highlight the rich historical significance and diverse accomplishments associated with the name Takhia across various fields, including philosophy, literature, religion, and science. While the name may have evolved and taken on different forms over the centuries, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Arabic language and the cultural heritage of the Middle Eastern region.
People
Takhia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takhia 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
Takhia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takhia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takhia 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Takhia a common name?
We classify Takhia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% 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 Takhia most popular?
The single biggest year for Takhia was 2002, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takhia is about 21 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 Takhia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takhia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takhia 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 Takhia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takhia 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 Takhia 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 Americans are named Takhia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.