Tabetha
Tabetha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Gazelle.
Origin and history
Tabetha is a variant spelling of Tabitha, an Aramaic name meaning gazelle. In the New Testament, Tabitha (also called Dorcas) was a woman known for her good deeds and charity. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Tabetha experienced moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,917 babies in the United States have been named Tabetha since 1880. It ranks #2820 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.4 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- OH (9 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 347 |
| 1970-1980 | 948 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,572 |
| 1990-2000 | 760 |
| 2000-2010 | 246 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tabby, Tabs, Tibby
Fun facts
- Tabetha is an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic biblical name Tabitha.
- The original name Tabitha is an Aramaic translation of the Greek name Dorcas, both meaning gazelle.