Fatima
Fatima: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑ.ti.mə/
Meaning and origin of Fatima
- A female given name from Arabic, of Muslim and Catholic usage, in the latter case in honor of Our Lady of Fátima.
Etymology
From Arabic فَاطِمَة (fāṭima). The name Fatima is from the Arabic root f-t-m (lit. 'to wean') and signifies the Shia belief that she, her progeny, and her adherents (Shi'a) have been spared from hellfire. Alternatively, the word Fatima is associated in Shia sources with Fatir (lit. 'creator', a name of God) as the earthly symbol of the divine creative power.
How popular is Fatima?
Since 1880, 38,945 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Fatima (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #227 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #6647 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #330 for girls, with 931 babies given the name.
Names similar to Fatima
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Sibling name ideas for Fatima
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Fatima FAQ
What does the name Fatima mean?
A female given name from Arabic, of Muslim and Catholic usage, in the latter case in honor of Our Lady of Fátima. From Arabic فَاطِمَة (fāṭima). The name Fatima is from the Arabic root f-t-m (lit. 'to wean') and signifies the Shia belief that she, her progeny, and her adherents (Shi'a) have been spared from hellfire. Alternatively, the word Fatima is associated in Shia sources with Fatir (lit. 'creator', a name of God) as the earthly symbol of the divine creative power.
What is the origin of the name Fatima?
Fatima is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Fatima?
Since 1880, 38,945 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Fatima (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #227 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #6647 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #330 for girls, with 931 babies given the name.
Is Fatima a boy or girl name?
Fatima is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,945 girls and 46 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.