Takai Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-KAI / tɑːˈkaɪJapanese; African
Meaning
tall; one who is strong
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese, Takai (高い) means 'tall' or 'high,' often used to describe physical stature or elevated status. In some African cultures, the name can signify strength or resilience, reflecting qualities valued in community leaders.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Takay
- Takaiya
International Variants
- Takahiro (Japanese)
- Taka (Japanese)
Famous people named Takai
Takai Shiro — Japanese artist.
Takai Kiyoshi — Japanese politician.
Fictional characters named Takai
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Takai was first seen in the United States in 1996. Takai has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Takai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Takai (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 25 |