Fatima Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Fatima is a name often associated with nobility and royalty in various cultures, particularly in Arab and Islamic history.

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A Deep Dive

Fatima Overview

Meaning

To abstain, captivating

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic name Fatimah, meaning “captivating” or “one who abstains”​

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/ˈfɑːtɪmə/

Popularity

Fatima is popular globally, especially in Muslim-majority countries and among Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities. In the USA, it ranked as the 344th most popular name for girls in 2023​ (Nameberry)​​ (MomJunction)​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Graceful, devoted, serene, nurturing

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Fatima is significant in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter. It is also revered in Catholicism due to the Marian apparitions in Fátima, Portugal​.

Name Day

August 28th (Sweden)​
A Deep Dive

Fatima Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Fatimah, Fatma, Fátima, Fadime, Fatemeh, Fatimatu

Common Nicknames

Tima, Fia, Timae, Fay

Diminutives

Timmy, Fati

Famous People

  • Fatima Jinnah
    (Pakistani Politician)
  • Fatima Bhutto
    (Pakistani Author)
  • Fatima Al-Fihri
    (Moroccan Philanthropist)
  • Fatima Siad
    (Somali-Ethiopian Model)
  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    (Indian Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Fatima Blush
    ("Never Say Never Again," Film)
  • "Fatima's Touch"
    (Novel)
  • Fatima
    ("Citizen Khan," TV Series)
  • "Fatima's Song"
    (Song)
  • Fatima
    ("Black Earth Rising," TV Series)

Places

  • Fatima Jinnah Park
    (Islamabad, Pakistan)
  • Fatima Bay
    (Quintana Roo, Mexico)
  • Fatima Memorial Hospital
    (Punjab, Pakistan)
  • Fatima College
    (Tamil Nadu, India)

What Is the Meaning of Fatima?

Fatima means “captivating” or “one who abstains.” It’s a name that suggests inner strength, wisdom, and maturity. People named Fatima often radiate grace and tend to be strong, nurturing, and wise.

What Is the Origin of The Name Fatima?

Fatima is derived from the Arabic name Fāṭimah. It holds significant cultural and historical importance, especially in Islamic tradition, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter.

Fatima Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Fatima in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3782021#3522022#3442023
Top 3 Rankings#2272001#2282006#2342007

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Fatima

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023344
(+8 from 2022)
893
(-11 from 2022)
0.05105
2022352
(+26 from 2021)
904
(+80 from 2021)
0.05042
2021378
(-36 from 2020)
824
(-84 from 2020)
0.04599
2020342
(-16 from 2019)
908
(-72 from 2019)
0.05137
2019326
(+19 from 2018)
980
(+65 from 2018)
0.05341
2018345
(-31 from 2017)
915
(-121 from 2017)
0.04920
2017314
(-8 from 2016)
1036
(-32 from 2016)
0.05484
2016306
(+6 from 2015)
1068
(+26 from 2015)
0.05517
2015312
(+18 from 2014)
1042
(+29 from 2014)
0.05341
2014330
(-22 from 2013)
1013
(-24 from 2013)
0.05178
2013308
(-5 from 2012)
1037
(-20 from 2012)
0.05380
2012303
(-22 from 2011)
1057
(-72 from 2011)
0.05450
2011281
(-10 from 2010)
1129
(-84 from 2010)
0.05827
2010271
(+3 from 2009)
1213
(+15 from 2009)
0.06187
2009274
(-25 from 2008)
1198
(-193 from 2008)
0.05916
2008249
(-15 from 2007)
1391
(-121 from 2007)
0.06678
2007234
(-6 from 2006)
1512
(-3 from 2006)
0.07144
2006228
(+8 from 2005)
1515
(+93 from 2005)
0.07247
2005236
(+36 from 2004)
1422
(+224 from 2004)
0.07006
2004272
(-31 from 2003)
1198
(-156 from 2003)
0.05937
2003241
(+5 from 2002)
1354
(+66 from 2002)
0.06748
2002246
(-19 from 2001)
1288
(-118 from 2001)
0.06521
2001227
(+15 from 2000)
1406
(+90 from 2000)
0.07098
2000242
(+140 from 1999)
1316
(+566 from 1999)
0.06594
1999382
(+113 from 1998)
750
(+238 from 1998)
0.03852
1998495
(+6 from 1997)
512
(+17 from 1997)
0.02641
1997501
(+51 from 1996)
495
(+73 from 1996)
0.02593
1996552
(+39 from 1995)
422
(+37 from 1995)
0.02201
1995591
(-20 from 1994)
385
(-17 from 1994)
0.02004
1994571
(-6 from 1993)
402
(-19 from 1993)
0.02062
1993565
(+63 from 1992)
421
(+61 from 1992)
0.02135
1992628
(+40 from 1991)
360
(+36 from 1991)
0.01796
1991668
(-48 from 1990)
324
(-38 from 1990)
0.01593
1990620
(+68 from 1989)
362
(+68 from 1989)
0.01762
1989688
(-29 from 1988)
294
(+1 from 1988)
0.01476
1988659
(+30 from 1987)
293
(+25 from 1987)
0.01524
1987689
(+77 from 1986)
268
(+43 from 1986)
0.01430
1986766
(-8 from 1985)
225
No change from 1985
0.01219
1985758
(-75 from 1984)
225
(-21 from 1984)
0.01219
1984683
(+102 from 1983)
246
(+43 from 1983)
0.01364
1983785
(-77 from 1982)
203
(-41 from 1982)
0.01134
1982708
(+33 from 1981)
244
(+21 from 1981)
0.01345
1981741
(+41 from 1980)
223
(+12 from 1980)
0.01247
1980782
(-18 from 1979)
211
(+1 from 1979)
0.01185
1979764
(+94 from 1978)
210
(+39 from 1978)
0.01219
1978858
(+40 from 1977)
171
(+13 from 1977)
0.01040
1977898
(-30 from 1976)
158
(+2 from 1976)
0.00960
1976868
(-123 from 1975)
156
(-37 from 1975)
0.00992
1975745
(+118 from 1974)
193
(+42 from 1974)
0.01236
1974863
(-1 from 1973)
151
(+2 from 1973)
0.00964
1973862
(+211 from 1972)
149
(+42 from 1972)
0.00959
19721073
(+103 from 1971)
107
(+10 from 1971)
0.00664
19711176
(+48 from 1970)
97
(+6 from 1970)
0.00553
19701224
(-35 from 1969)
91
(+3 from 1969)
0.00497
19691189
(+21 from 1968)
88
(+7 from 1968)
0.00499
19681210
(+29 from 1967)
81
(+7 from 1967)
0.00474
19671239
(+430 from 1966)
74
(+29 from 1966)
0.00431
19661669
(-142 from 1965)
45
(-8 from 1965)
0.00256
19651527
(+159 from 1964)
53
(+6 from 1964)
0.00290
19641686
(-106 from 1963)
47
(-4 from 1963)
0.00240
19631580
(-137 from 1962)
51
(-8 from 1962)
0.00257
19621443
(+1029 from 1961)
59
(+35 from 1961)
0.00291
19612472
(-746 from 1960)
24
(-19 from 1960)
0.00116
19601726
(+295 from 1959)
43
(+12 from 1959)
0.00207
19592021
(-150 from 1958)
31
(-3 from 1958)
0.00149
19581871
(+296 from 1957)
34
(+8 from 1957)
0.00165
19572167
(+220 from 1956)
26
(+4 from 1956)
0.00124
19562387
(-654 from 1955)
22
(-14 from 1955)
0.00107
19551733
(-85 from 1954)
36
(-2 from 1954)
0.00180
19541648
(+715 from 1953)
38
(+18 from 1953)
0.00191
19532363
(-803 from 1952)
20
(-18 from 1952)
0.00104
19521560
(+754 from 1951)
38
(+19 from 1951)
0.00200
19512314
(+122 from 1950)
19
(+2 from 1950)
0.00103
19502436
(-591 from 1949)
17
(-10 from 1949)
0.00097
19491845
(+1292 from 1948)
27
(+16 from 1948)
0.00154
19483137
(-1092 from 1947)
11
(-12 from 1947)
0.00063
19472045
(+989 from 1946)
23
(+12 from 1946)
0.00127
19463034
(-436 from 1945)
11
(-1 from 1945)
0.00068
19452598
(+348 from 1944)
12
(+2 from 1944)
0.00089
19442946
(-85 from 1943)
10
(-1 from 1943)
0.00073
19432861
(+1760 from 1942)
11
(+6 from 1942)
0.00077
19424621
(-667 from 1941)
5
(-1 from 1941)
0.00036
19413954
(-991 from 1940)
6
(-3 from 1940)
0.00048
19402963
(-41 from 1939)
9
No change from 1939
0.00076
19392922
(-192 from 1938)
9
(-1 from 1938)
0.00079
19382730
(+1070 from 1937)
10
(+4 from 1937)
0.00088
19373800
(-99 from 1936)
6
No change from 1936
0.00054
19363701
(+40 from 1935)
6
No change from 1935
0.00056
19353741
(+477 from 1933)
6
(+1 from 1933)
0.00055
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19334218
(-317 from 1932)
5
(-1 from 1932)
0.00048
19323901
(-404 from 1931)
6
(-1 from 1931)
0.00054
19313497
(+161 from 1930)
7
No change from 1930
0.00063
19303658
(+24 from 1929)
7
No change from 1929
0.00060
19293682
(+1123 from 1927)
7
(+2 from 1927)
0.00060
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19274805
(+256 from 1924)
5
No change from 1924
0.00040
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19245061
(+38 from 1921)
5
No change from 1921
0.00039
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19215099
(-848 from 1919)
5
(-1 from 1919)
0.00039
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19194251
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00051
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Fatima

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2102021#2372022#2652023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3052021#2532022#2812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1852021#1672022#1232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2112021#2382022#2452023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2382021#2402022#2092023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3872021#2542022#2902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#8222021#6492022#5262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4362021#4422022#5052023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3822021#2852022#2512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6372021#4922022#4532023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4852021#4042022#5612023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5352021#2852022#3632023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4172021#5232022#3892023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3182021#1812022#3472023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3192021#2652022#2232023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5882021#8022022#4262023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5852021#3352022#5142023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2892021#2872022#1922023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4872021#5472022#4982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7822021#6652022#4822023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3012020#5472021#5462022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5552020#4012021#4952022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5672021#3392022#5652023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2942021#5062022#2542023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6242021#8602022#6792023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7852019#9962021#8422023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4202019#4882022#6152023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3792021#4382022#4352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6232017#4082018#4602019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2952015#4092016#3502022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4022020#5272022#3542023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7612020#7722022#6022023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7992015#6882018#8212021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2092012#2672014#2322020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6042021#6732022#5832023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5732019#7402020#7672021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5272017#6012019#4342020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3682013#4002014#3332021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1182006#1372015#2002018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2151971#2072015

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6282007

Popularity Rankings for Fatima in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#171960 (Decade)#191970 (Decade)

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#172022#182023#202024

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#292020#322021

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#472022#492023#462024

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#712020#762021#652022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#832020#952021

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#962020#942021#952022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1192020#1212021#1032022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1082019#1042020#1302021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1732022#1252023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1292019#1312020#1322021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1952021#1352022#4022023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1602016#1822017#1412018

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2212021#2332022#1582023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1682013#1862014#1702015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2452021#1792022#1732023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2242021#2102022#1862023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1972020#2112022#2372023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3202020#3082021#1992022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2702021#2372022#2212023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3152017#3352020#3842021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3802020#3922022#3862023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4732020#4252021#3932022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4512012#4342018#3972020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Fatima a Name for Boys or Girls?

In most cases, Fatima is a girl’s name, chosen for its beautiful meaning and strong connection to an important figure in Islamic history.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Fatima

Fatima in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Fatima Jinnah (Politician, 1893–1967): A Pakistani dental surgeon and one of the leading founders of Pakistan, also known as the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
  • Fatima Bhutto (Author, born 1982): A Pakistani author and journalist known for her novels and political commentary.
  • Fatima Al-Fihri (Philanthropist, 800–880): A Moroccan woman who founded the University of Al Quaraouiyine, considered the oldest existing university in the world.
  • Fatima Siad (Model, born 1986): A Somali-Ethiopian fashion model and former contestant on "America's Next Top Model."
  • Fatima Sana Shaikh (Actress, born 1992): An Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films, including the hit movie "Dangal."
  • Fatima Ali (Chef, 1989–2019): A Pakistani-American chef who gained fame on "Top Chef" and inspired many with her culinary skills and personal story.
  • Fatima Whitbread (Athlete, born 1961): A British former javelin thrower who won multiple medals in international competitions.
  • Fatima Blush ("Never Say Never Again," 1983 Film): A villainous character in the James Bond film who conspires against the protagonist.
  • "Fatima's Touch" (2015 Novel): A captivating story about a woman named Fatima who discovers she has a magical ability to heal.
  • Fatima ("Citizen Khan," 2012 TV Series): A supporting character in a British sitcom about a Pakistani family living in Birmingham.
  • "Fatima's Song" (2018 Song): A soulful track that narrates the journey and struggles of a woman named Fatima.
  • Fatima ("Black Earth Rising," 2018 TV Series): A character who plays a significant role in this series about the prosecution of international war crimes.
  • "Fatima" (1997 Novel): A historical fiction novel set during the Spanish Inquisition, focusing on the life of a young girl named Fatima.
  • Fatima Jinnah Park (Islamabad, Pakistan): A large public park in the capital city, featuring gardens, walking paths, and recreational facilities.
  • Fatima Bay (Quintana Roo, Mexico): A picturesque bay located near Puerto Aventuras, popular for snorkeling and water activities.
  • Fatima River (Nampula Province, Mozambique): A river flowing through the Nampula Province, contributing to the region's agriculture and ecosystem.
  • Fatima Memorial Hospital (Punjab, Pakistan): A leading teaching hospital and healthcare facility in Lahore.
  • Fatima College (Tamil Nadu, India): An educational institution in Madurai, offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Similar Names to Fatima

  • Latina
  • Jemima
  • Salima
  • Nadima
  • Tamara
  • Karima

Sibling Names for Fatima

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