NAME PROFILE
Fatima
Fatima is an Arabic name meaning 'captivating' or 'one who abstains.' It is often associated with purity and has deep cultural and religious significance in various communities. The name evokes a sense of grace and strength, often linked to a nurturing and caring personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 38,991 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 22%IL — 19%NJ — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Fatima al-Fihri (Founder of the University of Al Quaraouiyine) · Fatima Jibrell (Somali-American activist) · Fatima Bhutto (Pakistani writer and politician) · Fatima Sana Shaikh (Indian actress, *Dangal*) · Fatima Siad (Somali-American model)
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