High valley or respectful
In Japanese, the meaning of Takaya depends on the kanji used to write it. Common interpretations include 'high' or 'respectful' combined with 'valley' or 'to be'. While more frequently used for boys in Japan, it is occasionally used for girls and has a sleek, modern sound in English-speaking contexts.
Less common today
Takaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,708 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Japanese voice actor known for the Yakuza game series
A talented baseball catcher · Big Windup!
