Taika

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-kah /ˈtaɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Finnish taika, 'magic, a spell, enchantment'; also borne as a Maori-linked name (Taika Waititi); here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Magic: Taika is Finnish for 'magic, a spell'. Lyrical, playful, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'TY-kah').

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Origin LowFinnish, Maori

MeaningFrom Finnish taika, 'magic, a spell, enchantment'; also borne as a Maori-linked name (Taika Waititi); here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5613 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taika comes from Finnish taika, 'magic, a spell, enchantment, charm' — and it is also borne (with Maori heritage) by the New Zealand filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, playful name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'TY-kah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, magic at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Taika means 'magic, a spell, enchantment' in Finnish — and is borne by the Maori-New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi — a lyrical, playful name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TY-kah').

Overall data confidence 52%

Finnish references — taika — routes layered

Variations

TaicaTaja

Nicknames

Tai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taika mean?

Taika is Finnish for 'magic, a spell'; also borne as a Maori-linked name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Taika?

It's said TY-kah /ˈtaɪ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taika a boy or girl name?

Taika is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Taika?

Taika is a rare name in the U.S.