Fatmata

Fatmata is a girl's name of African 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 8 girls in the United States.

Fatmata at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Fatmata

Fatmata belongs to the African 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, Fatmata first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7326 in 2003, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 303 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fatmata in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#7326 in 2003
Peak year
2006
Babies named Fatmata in 2024
8
Total since 1880
303

Fatmata in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2535 in 2009
Babies named Fatmata in 2025
3
Total since 1996
67

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fatmata mean?

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

Is Fatmata a boy or girl name?

Fatmata is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fatmata?

Fatmata comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Fatmata?

Fatmata first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #7326 in 2003, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.