Takim
A masculine Arabic name meaning "steadfast" or "steadfastness".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Takim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Takim today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takim births was 1994 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takim. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Takim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1994
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#6,903
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Takim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Takim 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 Takim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Takim
The name Takim has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. Derived from the Arabic word "taqim," which means "upright" or "righteous," the name carries connotations of virtue, moral rectitude, and devotion to one's faith.
During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the name Takim gained prominence as a symbol of piety and devotion. It was often bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional character and adherence to religious principles. Historical records from this period indicate that several notable scholars and theologians bore this name, though their specific identities have been obscured by the passage of time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Takim can be found in the writings of the revered 9th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Kindi. In his treatise on the virtues of names, Al-Kindi discussed the name Takim and its significance, suggesting that it was particularly favored among the learned and devout.
Throughout the centuries, the name Takim has been carried by various historical figures, some of whom left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One such individual was Takim al-Din al-Rasid, a renowned 12th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer, who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.
Another notable bearer of the name was Takim al-Yazdi, a 16th-century Persian calligrapher and poet, whose mastery of the Arabic script and lyrical compositions earned him widespread acclaim. His works are still celebrated and studied by scholars of Islamic art and literature.
In more recent times, the name Takim has been borne by several influential figures, including Takim Yousuf, a 20th-century Egyptian political activist and advocate for women's rights, and Takim Khan, a celebrated Pakistani cricketer of the 1970s and 1980s, known for his prodigious batting prowess.
While the name Takim may have waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, its linguistic roots and historical associations with virtue, knowledge, and artistic expression have endured, making it a name steeped in cultural significance and timeless appeal.
People
Takim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takim 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
Takim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takim 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Takim a common name?
We classify Takim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takim most popular?
The single biggest year for Takim was 1994, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takim is about 31 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 Takim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takim in the SSA data are male. 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 Takim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takim 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 Takim 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 named Takim?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.