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Takiyah

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Pronounced tuh-KEE-uh /təˈki.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic root behind taqiy/taqiyya — 'piety, God-consciousness, devoutness'. The same root gives taqwa, one of the central virtues in Islamic thought: awareness of God. Takiyah is a common romanized spelling in American use.Low

In 30 seconds: Takiyah is Arabic, from the root behind taqwa — 'piety, God-consciousness' (said 'tuh-KEE-uh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic root behind taqiy/taqiyya — 'piety, God-consciousness, devoutness'. The same root gives taqwa, one of the central virtues in Islamic thought: awareness of God. Takiyah is a common romanized spelling in American use.
U.S. rank (2024)#15020 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,964

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519712024

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

Takiyah comes from the Arabic root that gives taqiy and taqiyya, 'pious, devout, God-conscious' — the same root as taqwa, one of the central virtues in Islamic thought. The name is used across the Arab world and is a familiar romanized spelling in the United States. It carries real devotional weight, which we note respectfully (said 'tuh-KEE-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, meaningful, and warmly Arabic.

Did you know? The root behind Takiyah gives taqwa, one of the great virtues in Islamic thought — a living awareness of God. It is a name of quiet devotion.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Takiyah — Arabic taqiy/taqiyya 'piety, God-consciousness'; root of taqwa

Variations

TaqiyahTakiaTakiya

Nicknames

TakiKiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Takiyah mean?

It means 'piety, devoutness, God-consciousness' in Arabic — from the same root as taqwa.

How do you pronounce Takiyah?

It's said tuh-KEE-uh /təˈki.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Takiyah a boy or girl name?

Takiyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Takiyah?

Takiyah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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