Takako is a Japanese feminine given name that has been used for centuries. It is composed of two kanji characters: "高" (takaha) meaning "high" or "tall", and "子" (ko), which denotes a child or daughter. Thus, Takako can be interpreted as "child who is tall". This name was traditionally given to girls born into families with high social status, as the kanji for "tall" also implied nobility or superiority in ancient Japanese culture. Today, Takako remains popular among Japanese parents and carries a strong sense of heritage and cultural significance.
The name Takako experienced notable popularity between 1916 and 1934 with a total of 148 babies named Takako during this period. The peak years for the name were 1921 and 1926, each with 12 births, while the lowest points were in 1916 and 1974 with only 5 births each. After 1934, there was a significant gap before another birth occurred in 1974, indicating a decline in popularity for the name Takako during that time.