UK girl's name
Faatimah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "the weaned one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Faatimah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Faatimah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1603, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 30 births.
This profile covers 541 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 538 living people in the UK are called Faatimah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Faatimah ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 30 girls were registered as Faatimah.
- • About 538 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faatimah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1603
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2010
30 births
Estimated living
538
2026
Meaning
What does Faatimah mean?
The given name Faatimah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "fatama," which means "to wean" or "to be weaned." The name was prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century CE.
Faatimah is a name deeply rooted in Islamic history and tradition. It is the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, who is revered as a significant figure in Islam. Faatimah bint Muhammad, also known as Fatimah al-Zahra, was born in Mecca around 615 CE and is considered one of the most influential women in Islamic history.
The name Faatimah holds great importance in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in several verses, often in reference to the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. Additionally, the name appears in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and other Islamic literature, highlighting its significance in the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Faatimah can be found in the biographical accounts and historical records of the early Islamic era. Faatimah bint Muhammad, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is widely recognized as the first person to bear this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Faatimah. Among them are:
1. Fatimah bint al-Hasan (born c. 695 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. 2. Fatimah al-Fihri (born c. 800 CE), a Muslim woman credited with founding the world's oldest continuously operating university, Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco. 3. Fatimah al-Batayhi (born c. 1188 CE), a Syrian poet and writer known for her contributions to Arabic literature. 4. Fatimah Begum (1592-1639 CE), a powerful Mughal empress and the chief wife of Emperor Jahangir in India. 5. Fatimah Mernissi (1940-2015 CE), a Moroccan feminist writer and sociologist who wrote extensively on women's rights and Islam.
The name Faatimah has held significant cultural and religious importance across various regions and eras, particularly in the Arab and Islamic world. Its rich history and connection to influential figures have made it a name revered and cherished by many.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faatimah over time
The chart below shows babies named Faatimah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Faatimah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 30 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faatimah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faatimah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2069 | 68 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1367 | 242 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1292 | 185 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1636 | 46 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Faatimah
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Faatimah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faatimah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Faatimah was ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Faatimah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 30 babies registered as Faatimah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faatimah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "the weaned one".
How many people are called Faatimah in the UK?
A total of 541 babies have been registered as Faatimah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.