US Popularity:3194
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:To abstain; One who weans children
Fatimah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, traditionally spelled Fāṭima. One of its translations is “one who weans children,” and can encourage your bundle of joy to strengthen their caring, attentive heart. Fatimah can also mean “to abstain,” making it a memorable choice if you want to give baby the strength to say “yes” or “no” in any situation. In the Islamic faith, Fatima was also one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad and is often seen as a wonderful example of compassion and generosity in the Muslim community. If you want a name that connects baby to an important aspect of your life, the name Fatimah will make for a memorable choice.

Fatimah Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Fatimah is currently #3194 in U.S. births
Girl:Fatimah is currently #1171 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3194
in 2022
+ 397
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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