Fatimah Girl

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fah-TEE-mah /fɑːˈtiːmə/

Origin: Arabic; Swahili

Meaning: Arabic: daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; Swahili: one who is abstinent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Fatimah has its roots in Arabic, derived from the verb "faṭama," which means "to wean" or "to abstain." The name is often interpreted as "the one who weans" or "the one who abstains." It entered the English language through the transliteration of Arabic, particularly during the periods of cultural exchange between the Islamic world and Europe, notably during the Middle Ages when Arabic texts were translated into Latin and other European languages. Historically, Fatimah is most famously associated with Fatimah bint Muhammad, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century CE.

She is a revered figure in both Sunni and Shia Islam, often regarded as a symbol of virtue, motherhood, and piety. Her significance is underscored by her role in Islamic history, particularly in the context of her marriage to Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph and the first Imam in Shia belief.

The reverence for Fatimah is reflected in various historical texts and religious writings, including the Hadith literature, which documents the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his family. Culturally, the name Fatimah carries deep symbolic meaning, often associated with purity and strength.

In Islamic tradition, she is seen as a model for women, embodying the ideals of devotion and resilience. The name has also been celebrated in various literary and artistic works throughout the centuries, further solidifying its place in cultural memory.

Variants of the name, such as Fatima, are found in different cultures, often retaining the same connotations of respect and admiration. The legacy of Fatimah continues to resonate in religious and cultural contexts, making it a name of enduring significance.

Famous people named Fatimah

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Fatimah bint Muhammad is a historical figure best known as the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, and an important figure in Islamic history.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Fatimah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AminaZainabLaylaSamiraNadiaYasmin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Fatimah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

FatimaFathimaAminaZainabSamiraNadiaYasminLeila

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fatimah was first seen in the United States in 1959.

Fatimah has ranked as high as #2936 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Fatimah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Fatimah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fatimah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fatimah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 91 91
2024 80 80
2023 102 102
2022 120 120
2021 98 98
2020 129 129
2019 109 109
2018 111 111
2017 115 115
2016 116 116
2015 107 107
2014 105 105
2013 93 93
2012 99 99
2011 86 86
2010 78 78
2009 72 72
2008 86 86
2007 72 72
2006 56 56
2005 54 54
2004 65 65
2003 76 76
2002 58 58
2001 53 53
2000 70 70
1999 62 62
1998 62 62
1997 49 49
1996 47 47
1995 48 48
1994 51 51
1993 73 73
1992 68 68
1991 42 42
1990 50 50
1989 45 45
1988 49 49
1987 56 56
1986 50 50
1985 39 39
1984 49 49
1983 52 52
1982 74 74
1981 67 67
1980 58 58
1979 50 50
1978 51 51
1977 39 39
1976 32 32
1975 28 28
1974 16 16
1973 14 14
1972 7 7
1971 5 5
1970 5 5
1969 7 7
1968 7 7
1967 7 7
1966 7 7
1965 9 9
1964 5 5
1963 7 7
1962 6 6
1959 6 6

Top States for Fatimah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 11
21%
FL 8
15%
MI 8
15%
CA 7
13%
IL 6
12%
PA 6
12%
TX 6
12%