Fatimah

Fatimah - A very unique female name

Fatimah appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #2349. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fatimah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fatimah? 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 Fatimah. The baby girl name Fatimah was given to 49 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1997 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,601 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fatimah peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1516.

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Fatimah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fatimah is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #999 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,887.

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 Fatimah is where you live.

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Fatimah origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic Fatimah, traditionally explained from fatama, 'to wean' or 'to abstain'

Fatimah was the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered women in Islam, and the name has been borne continuously in Muslim families ever since. The -h spelling is a close transliteration of the Arabic. American use has run since 1975 and peaked in 2022.

Attested etymology

Fatimah is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Fatimah

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

Fatima / Fatema / Fatma / Fadumo / Fatuma / Fotini / Faduma / Fotima / Fathima / Fatme /

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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 Fatimah

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 Fatimah 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 Fatimah?

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-mah · /ˈfɑːtimɑː/

Around the world

• Fátima (Portuguese) — Portuguese form, also a major Marian shrine town

Spellings and nicknames

• Fatima — The more common transliteration, also the Portuguese form
• Fatma — A Turkish and Arabic short form

Famous bearers

• Fatimah bint Muhammad — Youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Islam (c. 605–632) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

A name of profound religious significance and dignity, recognised across the Muslim world.

Worth knowing

• Outside Muslim communities the Fatima/Fatimah spelling split causes regular mix-ups.