Takya is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'takiyah', which means 'prayer cap'. It is a unisex name that is often used for both boys and girls. The name Takya was popularized by the famous Arab poet and scholar Al-Buhturi, who wrote an ode to his daughter named Takyah.
The name Takya experienced a peak in popularity between 2002 and 2005 with 25, 23, and 16 births respectively. However, it has since declined, with only 7 births recorded each in both 2010 and 2011.