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Takara

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Pronounced tah-KAH-rah /tɑːˈkɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese takara, 'treasure; a precious or valued thing.' A warm, cherished-sounding name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A cherished Japanese name: Takara means 'treasure; a precious thing' (said 'tah-KAH-rah'). Warm and lovely.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese takara, 'treasure; a precious or valued thing.' A warm, cherished-sounding name.
U.S. rank (2025)#17008 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319742025

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

Takara comes from the Japanese for 'treasure; a valued, precious thing.' It reads warm and lovely, a fitting name for a treasured child — rare in the U.S. (said 'tah-KAH-rah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Rare, cherished, and warm.

Did you know? Takara is Japanese for 'treasure; a precious thing' — a warm, cherished-sounding name for a beloved child (said 'tah-KAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Takara — Japanese 'treasure; precious thing'

Variations

TakarraTakaraaTakará

Nicknames

TakaKara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takara mean?

Takara is Japanese for 'treasure; a precious or valued thing.'

How do you pronounce Takara?

It's said tah-KAH-rah /tɑːˈkɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Takara a boy or girl name?

Takara is used here for a girl.

How popular is Takara?

Takara is a rare name in the U.S.

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