Tabitha is a female given name of Aramaic origin. It means " Gazelle" in Hebrew. The name Tabitha was first used as an Aramaic name and later adopted into Greek and Latin. In the New Testament of the Bible, Saint Tabitha was a disciple who lived in Joppa during the time of Peter the apostle. She was known for her good deeds and kindness towards others. After her death, she was miraculously resurrected by Saint Peter. The name Tabitha has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and it remains popular today in many English-speaking countries. It is often shortened to Tab or Tabby.
The name Tabb has seen varying levels of popularity over the years in the United States. From 1957 to 1969, there were a total of 61 babies born with the name Tabb. The highest year for births with this name was 1959 and 1960, with 8 births each year. However, it appears that the popularity of the name declined after these peak years, as there were only 5 births in both 1961 and 1962. The trend seemed to stabilize slightly between 1963 and 1969, with an average of around 7 births per year during this period. Overall, while Tabb may not have been a highly popular name during these years, it did maintain some level of presence in the United States' naming landscape.