Takishia
A feminine name with an uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Takishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takishia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takishia births was 1977 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takishia. 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 Takishia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1977
9 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1979 SSA rank
#11,746
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Takishia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Takishia 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 Takishia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Takishia
The name Takishia has its roots in the ancient Japanese language, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the words "taki," meaning "waterfall," and "shia," which translates to "child" or "offspring." Thus, the name Takishia can be interpreted as "child of the waterfall" or "offspring of the flowing water."
During the Nara period (710-794 CE) in Japan, the name Takishia appeared in several historical records and texts, often associated with individuals from noble or aristocratic families. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the early 9th century.
In the 12th century, a renowned Japanese poet named Takishia Fujiwara (1104-1175) gained recognition for her contributions to the waka poetry genre. Her works are included in several anthologies, including the Shinkokin Wakashū, a prestigious imperial poetry collection.
Another notable figure bearing the name Takishia was a 16th-century samurai warrior from the Sengoku period. Takishia Maeda (1539-1599) was a skilled military commander who played a crucial role in the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the name Takishia was associated with several influential artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Takishia Ito (1765-1844), a renowned ukiyo-e woodblock print artist known for his depictions of Japanese landscapes and daily life scenes.
In the 20th century, Takishia Araki (1923-2001) was a celebrated Japanese architect known for his innovative and sustainable design approaches. His works, including the Trident Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, have been widely recognized and admired for their harmony with the natural environment.
While the name Takishia has its origins in Japan, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and regions over time, although its historical significance remains closely tied to its Japanese roots and the various individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.
People
Takishia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Takishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takishia 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Takishia a common name?
We classify Takishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Takishia was 1977, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takishia is about 48 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 Takishia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takishia 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 Takishia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takishia 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 Takishia 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 have Takishia as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.