Fatimah
Fatimah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who abstains or one who is weaning.
Origin and history
Fatimah is a classical Arabic female name of significant cultural importance. It derives from an Arabic root meaning 'one who abstains' or 'one who's weaning.' In the United States, it is a steadily used traditional choice, particularly within Muslim families.
Popularity in the United States
3,700 babies in the United States have been named Fatimah since 1880. It ranks #2901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1485.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.8 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- PA (11.3 %)
- NJ (10.7 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 539 |
| 1990-2000 | 552 |
| 2000-2010 | 662 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,019 |
| 2020-2029 | 620 |
Famous people named Fatimah
- Fatimah Jackson: Anthropologist, Researcher
Fun facts
- Fatimah bint Muhammad is widely admired by Muslims worldwide for her piety and devotion.
- The name is commonly written as Fatima or Fatimah depending on transliteration conventions.