Tabitha
Pronunciation: [ t-AB-ihth-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tabitha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 146 babies have been named Tabitha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tabitha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,608 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tabitha
Tabitha is a boy name .
Is Tabitha a boy or girl name? Tabitha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,608 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,517. Tabitha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tabitha is currently ranked #28,608 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tabitha include Tab, Tabi, Tabiy, Tabiie, Tha, Thay, Thaie, Tay, Taie, and Tabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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