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Fatima is a feminine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Arabic فطم (faṭama) meaning ‘to abstain, to wean’. Fatima was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and the wife of Ali, the fourth caliph." It ranked #330 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Arabic فطم (faṭama) meaning ‘to abstain, to wean’. Fatima was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and the wife of Ali, the fourth caliph. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Bosnian, Kyrgyz and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Fatima ranked #330 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #330 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatima mean?
Fatima means "to abstain, to wean", according to Behind the Name.
Is Fatima a popular name?
Fatima ranked #330 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Fatima a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Fatima appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Fatima — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
