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Tabatha

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Pronounced TAB-uh-thah /ˈtæb.ə.θɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tabitha — from the Aramaic tabita, 'a gazelle; a roe/doe', connoting grace and beautyLow

In 30 seconds: A gazelle: Tabatha spells Tabitha. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowAramaic
MeaningA spelling of Tabitha — from the Aramaic tabita, 'a gazelle; a roe/doe', connoting grace and beauty
U.S. rank (2025)#9394 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319652025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tabatha is a spelling of Tabitha — from the Aramaic tabita, 'a gazelle; a roe/doe', connoting grace and beauty. A crisp, classic name (said 'TAB-uh-thah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Tabitha. Rare in this form, a-gazelle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tabitha comes from the Aramaic tabita, 'a gazelle', connoting grace and beauty — Tabatha is a spelling, crisp and vintage (said 'TAB-uh-thah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Tabitha — Aramaic etymology

Variations

TabithaTabythaTabbatha

Nicknames

Tabby

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If you like Tabatha…

Tabitha— the standard spelling
Samantha— a sound-neighbor -antha/-atha girls' name
Martha— a fellow -tha girls' name
Talitha— echoes that soft -ha sound
Maranatha— another Aramaic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tabatha mean?

Tabatha spells Tabitha — Aramaic 'a gazelle', connoting grace and beauty.

How do you pronounce Tabatha?

It's said TAB-uh-thah /ˈtæb.ə.θɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tabatha a boy or girl name?

Tabatha is a girl's name.

How popular is Tabatha?

Tabatha is a rare spelling in the U.S. today.

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