Fatima
Fatima is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who abstains or one who is captivating.
Origin and history
Fatima is an ancient Arabic name that historically gained widespread global recognition through Islamic tradition. It remains steadily used in the United States, favored both within Muslim communities and across multicultural households.
Popularity in the United States
38,945 babies in the United States have been named Fatima since 1880. It ranks #700 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #346.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.2 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 22 |
| 1930-1940 | 62 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 281 |
| 1960-1970 | 565 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,484 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,433 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,434 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,601 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,495 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,437 |
Famous people named Fatima
- Fatima Bhutto: Writer, Journalist
- Fatima Whitbread: Athlete
Fun facts
- Fatima al-Zahra is highly revered by Muslims as an archetype of purity, compassion, and strength.
- Fátima is a famed Portuguese town known for reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917, giving the name dual religious resonance.