Holding steady.
Popularity of Tabia since 1974
Babies named Tabia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tabia is a name that entered U.S. records in 1974 and saw its highest usage in 1991, after which its popularity remained stable at very low levels. Its origins are debated, with possible connections to the Aramaic name Tabitha or the Swahili word for 'talent' or 'nature'. This dual heritage gives the name a versatile appeal, though it has never cracked the top 1,000. Despite its rarity, it has been chosen consistently over the decades, likely by parents seeking a name that is both melodic and distinctive.
Tabia is a name of debated origin. It may be a modern English variant of Tabitha, which itself derives from the Aramaic word for 'gazelle'. Alternatively, it could be an African name from Swahili, where tabia means 'talent', 'character', or 'nature'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw its peak usage in 1991, suggesting it may have been influenced by cultural trends of that era. Its usage has remained relatively stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tab, Tabi, Bee
Variants: Tabya, Tabea, Tabiah
Sibling names for Tabia
Names that share Tabia's style, for a brother or sister.
