Tabbitha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAB-ih-tha //ˈtæbɪθə//
Origin: Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning: Hebrew: Gazelle; Aramaic: Daughter of the heart
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tabbitha is derived from the Aramaic word "tabitha," which means "gazelle." This term entered the English language through the Greek form "Tabitha" found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Acts, where it refers to a disciple known for her good works and acts of charity. The name's transition into English occurred via the Latin translation of the Bible, where it was rendered as "Tabitha," and subsequently adopted into various vernaculars, including Old French, before becoming established in English usage.
Historically, Tabbitha is associated with the biblical figure Tabitha (or Dorcas), who lived in Joppa during the first century CE. Her story is significant in Christian tradition, as she is noted for her acts of kindness and her miraculous resurrection by the Apostle Peter.
This narrative has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities, particularly among those who value the virtues of charity and compassion. Culturally, the name Tabbitha carries connotations of grace and beauty, akin to the qualities of a gazelle.
It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting the attributes associated with its original meaning. The name has also seen variations such as Tabby, which serves as a diminutive form.
Tabbitha's historical roots and its connection to a revered biblical figure have allowed it to maintain a place in the lexicon of names with significant cultural and religious resonance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tabbitha was first seen in the United States in 1966.
Tabbitha has ranked as high as #1185 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Tabbitha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tabbitha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tabbitha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tabbitha (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tabbitha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |