Fatima Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fatima is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fatima?
Fatima is spelled F-A-T-I-M-A. The name has 6 letters.
Fatima at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Fatima is commonly understood to mean “one who weans” or “one who abstains.”
- Origin
- Fatima may derive from Arabic origins, where it is a common feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- FA-tee-ma · 3 syllables
Fatima Popularity in 2025
Rank#330
Recorded Births931
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #330 and recorded 43 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Fatima Mean?
Fatima is commonly understood to mean “one who weans” or “one who abstains.”
Origin: Fatima may derive from Arabic origins, where it is a common feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Fatima?
PronunciationFA-tee-ma
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Fatima?
- History
- The name Fatima is historically significant in Islamic cultures, notably borne by the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Fatima Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 931 | #330 |
| 2024 | Girls | 974 | #316 |
| 2023 | Girls | 895 | #344 |
| 2022 | Girls | 905 | #351 |
| 2021 | Girls | 824 | #380 |
| 2020 | Girls | 908 | #342 |
| 2019 | Girls | 980 | #326 |
| 2018 | Girls | 917 | #345 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,038 | #314 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,069 | #306 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,042 | #312 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,013 | #330 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,037 | #308 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,057 | #303 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,129 | #281 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,213 | #272 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,198 | #274 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,391 | #249 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,512 | #234 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,515 | #228 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,422 | #236 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,198 | #273 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
When Was Fatima Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Girls
1,515 recorded births
National rank #228
2007 · Girls
1,512 recorded births
National rank #234
2005 · Girls
1,422 recorded births
National rank #236
2001 · Girls
1,408 recorded births
National rank #227
Where Fatima Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #113 | 134 |
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| MI | #149 | 56 |
| IL | #221 | 45 |
| MN | #241 | 23 |
| VA | #246 | 33 |
| NJ | #246 | 33 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |