Takenya
girl nameTakenya entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3637 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#3637
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4480 |
| 1980s | #7008 |
| 1990s | #9764 |
| 2000s | #13377 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Takenya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Takenya alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Takenya in 2025?
- Takenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Takenya most popular?
- Takenya peaked in 1978, reaching #3637 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Takenya with classmates?
- Takenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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