The nameTabitha
Tabitha is a biblical name meaning "gazelle". It has a gentle, magical charm.
- Girl's name
- Aramaic
- Feast day
Meaning
Tabitha is Aramaic for "gazelle". Its Greek translation is Dorcas.
Origin
Aramaic.
History
In the Acts of the Apostles Saint Peter raises Tabitha from the dead. The witch's daughter in Bewitched made it popular, with a peak at 126th in the United States in 1978.
Famous people named Tabitha
- Tabitha King, novelist
- Tabitha Babbitt, inventor
Popularity of the name Tabitha
Tabitha in the United States
Tabitha was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 19,660 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Tabitha. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Tabitha in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 153 births a year on average, against 252 in the five years before.
Tabitha in the United Kingdom
Tabitha was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,792 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Tabitha. Half of all babies named Tabitha in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 168 births a year on average, against 247 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Tabitha
Names from the same generation as Tabitha, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tabitha mean?
Tabitha is Aramaic for "gazelle". Its Greek translation is Dorcas.
What is the origin of the name Tabitha?
Aramaic.
Is Tabitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Tabitha is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Tabitha?
In 2024, Tabitha was the 1514th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 142 births.
What are good sibling names for Tabitha?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Patricia, Jenny, Yvette and Mercedes for a sister, Steve, Gary, Jakob and Marc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Tabitha?
Tabitha King, novelist; Tabitha Babbitt, inventor.