Takisha
tah-KEE-shah
Takisha is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “A modern American name, likely a combination of sounds from other popular names.”, and peaked in popularity in 1977.
What Takisha Means
“A modern American name, likely a combination of sounds from other popular names.”
The Story of Takisha
In the summer of 1977, one small town was buzzing with the sound of this name, and it called to you across the decades.
Takisha emerged in the American naming landscape during the latter half of the 20th century, likely as a creative blend of popular sounds from the era, particularly within African American communities. Its rise was brief but notable, peaking in the late 1970s. The name's structure suggests a modern construction, drawing on phonetic preferences of its time and place, rather than ancient roots.
There is a feeling of determined independence woven into Takisha. When you picture your child bearing this name, you see someone who charts her own course, bright and capable. It’s a name you can imagine saying with pride, a name that feels like a promise of a life lived with unwavering resolve.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#200 in 1977
Total Births
2,058
First Recorded
1970
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