UK girl's name
Takira
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "skilled worker".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Takira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Takira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Takira. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Takira ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Takira.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Takira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Takira mean?
The name Takira has its roots in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the late 18th or early 19th century, during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy. The name is derived from the Hawaiian words "taki," meaning "to beat or pound," and "ra," which can refer to the sun or daylight.
One interpretation of the name Takira is "the beating of the sun's rays," a poetic reference to the warm Hawaiian sunshine. It may have been used to describe a child born at dawn or during a particularly bright day. However, the exact origin and meaning of the name are subject to debate, as written records from that era are scarce.
The earliest recorded use of the name Takira can be traced back to the late 19th century. One notable figure bearing this name was Takira Kahalewai, a Hawaiian singer and dancer born in 1885. She performed traditional hula and chants, helping to preserve and promote Hawaiian culture during a time when it was being suppressed by Western influences.
Another historical figure named Takira was Takira Leialoha, a Hawaiian chieftain who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his leadership and diplomatic skills, playing a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under King Kamehameha I.
In the realm of literature, Takira was the name of a character in the novel "The Descendants" by Kaui Hart Hemmings, published in 2007. The book, which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film, explored themes of family, loss, and Hawaiian identity.
Moving forward in time, Takira Iona was a Hawaiian activist and educator born in 1932. She dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the Hawaiian language and culture, working tirelessly to establish Hawaiian immersion schools and curriculum.
Lastly, Takira Maru was a Japanese cargo ship that sank during World War II after being torpedoed by an American submarine in 1944. The sinking of the Takira Maru, which claimed the lives of over 2,600 civilians and prisoners of war, remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Takira over time
The chart below shows babies named Takira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Takira, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Takira was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tiffany 4,653
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FAQ
Takira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Takira in the UK right now?
In 2010, Takira was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Takira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Takira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Takira?
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "skilled worker".
How many people are called Takira in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Takira across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.