Takyla
A feminine name originating in Native American cultures meaning "strong-willed" or "lively".
Name Census estimates that about 302 living Americans carry the first name Takyla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takyla today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takyla births was 2006 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takyla. 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
302
~ 1 in 1,134,948 Americans
Peak year
2006
28 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,108
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Takyla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takyla from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 195 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
Takyla 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 Takyla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takylas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Takyla
The given name Takyla is believed to have originated from the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Andes region in South America, particularly in modern-day Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The name is thought to be derived from the Quechua word "takya," which means "to plant" or "to sow," reflecting the agricultural roots and connection to the land of the Quechua culture.
While the exact origin and meaning of the name Takyla are not entirely clear, it is presumed to be linked to the ancient Inca civilization, which thrived in the Andean region from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The Incas were known for their advanced agricultural practices, terraced farming techniques, and reverence for nature and the earth.
Historical records or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Takyla are scarce, as the Quechua language was primarily an oral tradition until the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. However, the name's connection to the Quechua word "takya" suggests it may have been used by the indigenous communities as a way to honor their agricultural heritage and traditions.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Takyla are relatively recent, as it was likely not widely documented or transcribed until the 20th century. One notable individual with this name was Takyla Mamani, a Bolivian indigenous rights activist and politician who campaigned for the recognition and preservation of indigenous cultures and languages in the late 20th century.
Other individuals with the name Takyla throughout history include:
1. Takyla Quispe, a Peruvian artist and ceramist known for her intricate pottery designs inspired by Andean motifs and traditions (born in the mid-20th century).
2. Takyla Huanca, a Bolivian writer and poet who explored themes of identity, heritage, and the struggles of indigenous communities in her works (dates unknown).
3. Takyla Choque, a Chilean anthropologist and researcher who studied the cultural practices and belief systems of the Mapuche people (born in the late 20th century).
4. Takyla Ayala, a Mexican environmentalist and advocate for sustainable agriculture and indigenous farming methods (dates unknown).
5. Takyla Condori, a Peruvian musician and composer who incorporated traditional Andean instruments and melodies into her compositions (born in the mid-20th century).
It is important to note that while the name Takyla is believed to have its roots in the Quechua language and culture, it may have taken on different meanings or significance in other regions or communities over time.
People
Takyla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takyla 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
Takyla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takyla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 302 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takyla 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 1,134,948 US residents.
Is Takyla a common name?
We classify Takyla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 307 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takyla most popular?
The single biggest year for Takyla was 2006, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takyla is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Takyla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takyla 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.