Fatiha

Fatiha - A very unique female name

Fatiha appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #5185. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fatiha and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fatiha? 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 Fatiha. The baby girl name Fatiha was given to 11 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3702 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 118,497 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fatiha peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 2536.

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Fatiha is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fatiha is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,260 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,260.

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 Fatiha is where you live.

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Fatiha origin and meaning

Arabic, from fatiha

Opening, beginning — also the name of the first surah of the Quran

Fatiha comes from Arabic fatiha, meaning opening or beginning, and Al-Fatiha is the opening surah of the Quran. It has been in the American data since 2011 and peaked in 2022.

Attested etymology

Fatiha is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Fatiha

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

Faith / Fayth / Fatou / Fiadh / Fayetta / Faythe / Faithe /

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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.

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Even more about Fatiha

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 Fatiha 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fatiha?

3 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

fah-TEE-hah · /fɑːˈtiːhɑː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Fatihah — A fuller transliteration
• Fateha — An alternative transliteration

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A name with a clear opening meaning and a central place in Islamic tradition.

Worth knowing

• Fatiha and Fatima are different names and will be confused.