Fateh

Fateh - A very unique male name

Fateh appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #2693. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fateh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fateh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Fateh. The baby boy name Fateh was given to 32 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2047 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 45,821 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fateh peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1695.

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Fateh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fateh is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #915 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,467.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Fateh is where you live.

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Fateh origin and meaning

Arabic / Punjabi

From Arabic fath, 'conquest, victory, opening' — Fateh means 'victorious, conqueror', and is central to the Sikh greeting 'Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh'

Fateh is used by both Muslim and Sikh families for its meaning of victory, entering US records in 2014 and rising to a peak in 2024. In Sikh use it carries a specifically religious resonance as the word for divine victory. It is a word-name with centuries of use behind the word, if not the given name.

Attested etymology

Fateh is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Fateh, pop culture references for the name Fateh and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fateh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Fateh, sorted by popularity.

Fahad / Fate / Fadi / Fouad / Faith / Fahd / Fayette / Fuad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Fateh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Fateh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fateh?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FUH-teh · /fəˈtɛ/
Approximations vary — FAT-eh and fuh-TAY are both heard in the US.

Around the world

• Fateh (Arabic) — The source form (Fatih is the Turkish form).
• Fatih (Turkish) — Turkish cognate, borne by Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih).

Spellings and nicknames

• Fatih — Turkish spelling of the cognate name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Victorious and resonant in two faiths — a small name with a triumphant meaning.

Worth knowing

• English speakers have no settled pronunciation for it, and the Sikh/Muslim double use may need explaining.