Tabia

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Pronounced TAH-bee-uh /ˈtɑbiə/Low

Meaning: Tabia comes from the Swahili word tabia, meaning 'talents', 'good qualities' or 'character'. It is an East African name that also found use among African American families drawn to Swahili names.Low

In 30 seconds: Tabia is a Swahili name meaning 'talents, good qualities'. It stayed rare in the United States and peaked in the early nineteen-nineties (said TAH-bee-uh).

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Origin LowSwahili, African

MeaningTabia comes from the Swahili word tabia, meaning 'talents', 'good qualities' or 'character'. It is an East African name that also found use among African American families drawn to Swahili names.

U.S. rank (2000)#14811 ↘ Falling

2000 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tabia is a Swahili name from tabia, 'talents, good qualities, character'. It carries a warm, affirming meaning and reflects the interest in Swahili names among African American families, appearing only rarely in American records.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties. A girl named Tabia then is in her thirties today.

Did you know? Tabia means 'talents' and 'good character' in Swahili, part of a wave of East African names embraced by African American families seeking a heritage connection.

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Tabia — Swahili tabia 'talents, good qualities, character'

Variations

TabyaTabiahTabea

Nicknames

TabiBia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tabia mean?

It comes from the Swahili tabia, 'talents, good qualities, character'.

How do you pronounce Tabia?

It is said TAH-bee-uh /ˈtɑbiə/, three syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Tabia a boy or girl name?

Tabia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tabia?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.