Fatoumata

Fatoumata - A very unique female name

Fatoumata appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3222. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fatoumata and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fatoumata? 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 Fatoumata. The baby girl name Fatoumata was given to 67 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1752 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,455 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fatoumata peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1524.

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Fatoumata is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fatoumata is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #444 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,430.

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 Fatoumata is where you live.

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Fatoumata origin and meaning

West African form of Fatima (Arabic)

Captivating — the Mandinka and Fula form of Fatima, from Arabic fatama, 'to wean,' the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter

Fatoumata is the form of Fatima used across Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other Mandinka- and Fula-speaking parts of West Africa. It honours Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. American use dates from 1991, in West African immigrant families, and peaked in 2024.

Attested etymology

Fatoumata is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

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Similar to Fatoumata

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

Fatumata / Fatimata / Fatmata / Fatimatou /

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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 Fatoumata

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 Fatoumata 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 Fatoumata?

4 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-too-MAH-tah · /fɑːtuːˈmɑːtə/

Around the world

• Fatima (Arabic) — The source form of the name.
• Fatoumata (West African languages) — Used as-is across francophone West Africa.

Spellings and nicknames

• Fatou — The everyday short form, also used as a name in its own right.

Nicknames: Fatou

Famous bearers

• Fatoumata Diawara — Malian singer and actress known internationally for her albums including Fenfo (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Fatoumata for one of West Africa's most honoured names, carrying Fatima in its regional form.

Worth knowing

• Four syllables and unfamiliar spelling mean patient explaining outside West African communities; many bearers go by Fatou.