May vs Tabitha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Tabitha Rank #1,517

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Tabitha more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do May and Tabitha mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are May and Tabitha boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Tabitha is primarily a girl name.

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