Tabia
An Arabic feminine name meaning "follower of nature" or "seeker of purity".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Tabia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tabia today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tabia births was 1991 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tabia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
1991
16 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2000 SSA rank
#14,811
Tracked since 1974
Census
Tabia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 220 people with the first name Tabia, which placed it at #36,203 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,203
National first-name rank
People counted
220
220 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
73.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tabia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tabia is Black at 73.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tabia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tabia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American73.2% · 161
- White10.9% · 24
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.5% · 21
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 8
- Two or more races1.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
Popularity
Tabia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tabia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tabia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tabia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tabia
The name Tabia is a feminine given name with its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "tab," which means "to follow" or "to pursue." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula.
In Arabic culture, the name Tabia is often associated with qualities such as perseverance, determination, and a strong sense of purpose. It is a name that carries a positive connotation and is often given to daughters with the hope that they will pursue their goals and aspirations with unwavering dedication.
While the name Tabia does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used throughout the Middle East and North African regions for centuries. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the medieval Islamic period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tabia was Tabia bint Abi Sufyan, a prominent figure in early Islamic history who lived in the 7th century AD. She was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a powerful leader in pre-Islamic Arabia, and later embraced Islam and became a devout follower of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another notable figure with the name Tabia was Tabia al-Kurdi, a renowned female scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to Arabic literature.
In the 12th century, Tabia al-Muqaddasi was a renowned Islamic scholar and traveler who wrote extensively about the geography and cultures of the regions she visited. Her writings provide valuable insights into the social and political landscapes of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Tabia Sultan was a prominent figure who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim II and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the empire.
In more recent history, Tabia Akhalaia was a Georgian actress and singer who gained widespread recognition in the Soviet Union during the mid-20th century. She was celebrated for her performances in numerous films and stage productions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tabia. While the name may have originated in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, becoming a name with a rich tapestry of meaning and significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Tabia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tabia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tabia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tabia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tabia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Tabia a common name?
We classify Tabia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 171 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tabia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tabia was 1991, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tabia is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tabia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 220 people with the name Tabia, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,203 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tabia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tabia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tabia leans strongly female. 225 people counted with this name were female (98.3%), compared with 4 male bearers (1.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tabia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tabia is Black at 73.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tabia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tabia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.2% (161 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tabia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tabia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tabia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tabia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tabia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tabia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Tabia?
See how many Americans are named Tabia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.