girl's name
Faatima
FAH-tih-muh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 225
Faatima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Faatima Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 37 |
How Popular Is Faatima?
In 2025, Faatima was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Faatima Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Faatima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faatima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faatima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faatima
- Pronunciation FAH-tih-muh
Sibling Names for Faatima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faatima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faatima
How popular is the name Faatima?
In 2025, Faatima was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Faatima a girl's or a boy's name?
Faatima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faatima?
Faatima has 3 syllables.
When was Faatima most popular?
Faatima peaked in 2015, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Faatima a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Faatima currently ranks #3,442 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.