Fatima: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FAH-tee-muh · 3 syllables
From Arabic (fatima). The name Fatima is from the Arabic root f-t-m (lit. 'to wean') and signifies the Shia belief that she, her progeny, and her adherents (Shi'a) have been spared from hellfire. Alternatively, the word Fatima is associated in Shia sources with Fatir (lit. 'creator', a name of God) as the earthly symbol of the divine creative power.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- FAH-tee-muh
- US rank (2025)
- #330
- US babies a year
- about 906 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Fatima?
Fatima was the #330 name in the US in 2025, given to 931 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #330 |
| England & Wales | #104 |
| Scotland | #313 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #101 |
| Norway | #314 |
| Canada | #91 |
| Australia | #135 |
How old are people named Fatima?
Half of US adults named Fatima are older than 25; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Fatima
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Fatima have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Fatima
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Questions about Fatima
How do you pronounce Fatima?
Fatima is pronounced FAH-tee-muh.
How popular is the name Fatima?
Fatima was the #330 name in the US in 2025, given to 931 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Fatima?
Half of US adults named Fatima are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 54.