Tabitha
Tabitha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæbɪθə/
Meaning and origin of Tabitha
- A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Aramaic טביתא (Ṭabītā’, “doe, roe, gazelle”), translated as Dorcas in the Bible.
How popular is Tabitha?
Since 1880, 59,200 girls and 146 boys in the U.S. have been named Tabitha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #2913 in 1978. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tabitha FAQ
What does the name Tabitha mean?
A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin. From Aramaic טביתא (Ṭabītā’, “doe, roe, gazelle”), translated as Dorcas in the Bible.
What is the origin of the name Tabitha?
Tabitha is listed as a name of Aramaic origin.
How popular is the name Tabitha?
Since 1880, 59,200 girls and 146 boys in the U.S. have been named Tabitha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #2913 in 1978. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tabitha a boy or girl name?
Tabitha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 59,200 girls and 146 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.