Taika is a unique and captivating male given name of Maori origin, meaning 'tidal wave' or 'free spirit'. It is often associated with creativity and unconventionality, reflecting its usage by notable New Zealand film director Taika Waititi.
The name Taika has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few years, with the number of births more than doubling from 8 in 2018 to 22 in 2022. However, there was a decrease in 2023 with only 13 births recorded. Overall, there have been 84 babies named Taika since 2018.