Taka, of Japanese origin, is a unisex given name that holds significant meaning and has gained global recognition. The name is composed of two Kanji characters: "タ" (ta) which represents rice paddy, and "カ" (ka) which signifies fragrant. Thus, Taka signifies 'fragrant rice paddy', a metaphor for abundance and prosperity. In the Western world, Taka has been adopted as a given name, often used for boys but also occasionally given to girls. It has gained popularity due to its uniqueness and ease of pronunciation in English-speaking countries.
The name Taka shows some popularity in the late 1970s with a peak of 15 births in 1977. However, its usage appears to have been inconsistent throughout this period, ranging from 5 to 15 births per year. Overall, there were 46 babies named Taka between 1972 and 1980.