What is the origin of the name Takiyah?

Takiyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Takiyah?

Takiyah is currently ranked #15020 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Takiyah?

Takiyah is pronounced tah-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Takiyah

tah-KEE-yah

Popularity

#15020

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,964

Peak Year

#88 in 2005

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Arabic origin, meaning 'pious' or 'righteous'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Taki Kiyah

Spelling Variations

Takia Takiyaah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Nadiyah Samira Salimah

Personality Traits

DevoutRighteousRespectfulHonest

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