Tabita is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "God's gift." It is a variant spelling of the more common Tabitha, which was derived from the Aramaic word "tabbitha," also meaning "gift of God." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and was later adopted by other cultures, particularly in Europe. Today, it is recognized as a global name with a unique, distinctive sound.
The name Tabita seems to have had varying popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 1970s and early 1990s. The highest number of births recorded was 14 in 1977, while the lowest was 5 in several years. Overall, there were a total of 246 babies named Tabita from 1962 to 2018.