Bamboo valley
Takeya is a Japanese name typically formed from the kanji 'take' meaning bamboo and 'ya' meaning valley. It is a rare choice in the United States, often reflecting a connection to nature and heritage. The name carries a sense of resilience and growth associated with the bamboo plant.
Less common today
Takeya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,399 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
