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Takiya

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Pronounced tah-KEE-yah /tɑːˈkiː.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Taqiyya, 'piety; God-consciousness; devoutness' (from taqwa, mindfulness of God). A gentle virtue name; held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic virtue name: Takiya means 'piety; God-consciousness' (said 'tah-KEE-yah'). Gentle and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Taqiyya, 'piety; God-consciousness; devoutness' (from taqwa, mindfulness of God). A gentle virtue name; held with respect.
U.S. rank (2019)#15362 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,022

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219742019

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

Takiya is a form of the Arabic Taqiyya, 'piety; devoutness; God-consciousness,' from taqwa. It reads gentle and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'tah-KEE-yah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, gentle, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Takiya comes from the Arabic Taqiyya, 'piety; God-consciousness' — from taqwa, mindfulness of God — a gentle virtue name held with respect (said 'tah-KEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Takiya — Arabic Taqiyya; 'piety; God-consciousness'

Variations

TaqiyaTakiyahTaqiyya

Nicknames

TakiKiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takiya mean?

Takiya is Arabic for 'piety; God-consciousness; devoutness,' from taqwa (mindfulness of God).

How do you pronounce Takiya?

It's said tah-KEE-yah /tɑːˈkiː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Takiya a boy or girl name?

Takiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Takiya?

Takiya is a rare name in the U.S.

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