Fatimah

Fatimah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 80 girls in the United States.

Fatimah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Fatimah

Fatimah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Fatimah first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1588 in 1982, and in 2024 80 babies received the name — 3,608 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fatimah in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#1588 in 1982
Peak year
2020
Babies named Fatimah in 2024
80
Total since 1880
3,608

Fatimah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#267 in 2017
Babies named Fatimah in 2025
131
Total since 1996
3,196

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fatimah mean?

The meaning of Fatimah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Fatimah a boy or girl name?

Fatimah is a girl name. In 2024, 80 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fatimah?

Fatimah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fatimah?

Fatimah first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #1588 in 1982, and 80 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].