Takaya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Takaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 5 babies have been named Takaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Takaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,371 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,371
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Takaya is also used as a girl name, ranked #53950.
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About the Name Takaya
Takaya is a boy name .
Is Takaya a boy or girl name? Takaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,371 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,950. Takaya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Takaya is currently ranked #32,371 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Takaya include Tak, Taka, Takay, Takaie, Tay, Taie, and Takkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Takaya include Takai, Takari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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