Fatoumata Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfah-too-MAH-tah / /fætuːˈmɑːtə/Mandinka; Wolof
Meaning
Mandinka: one who is born on a Friday; Wolof: a name for a girl
Historical & Cultural Background
In Mandinka culture, names often reflect the day of the week a child is born, with Fatoumata specifically associated with Friday. In Wolof tradition, the name is commonly given to girls and carries cultural significance in Senegal and surrounding regions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Fatou
- Fatima
International Variants
- Fatima (Arabic)
- Fátima (Spanish)
- Fátou (French)
Famous people named Fatoumata
Fatoumata Diawara — musician.
Fictional characters named Fatoumata
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fatoumata was first seen in the United States in 1991. Fatoumata has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Fatoumata has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fatoumata (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 64 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 89 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 95 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 88 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 94 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 120 |