Takyra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAH-kee-rah / /tɑːˈkiːrə/Modern; African American
Meaning
Possibly derived from the name Takira, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be brave'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Takyra is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering existing ones. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, qualities that are valued in many cultures.
Trend Summary
Takyra has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Takyra was first seen in the United States in 1983. Takyra has ranked as high as #1307 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Takyra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Takyra (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 6 |