UK girl's name
Fateema
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the weaned one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fateema is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fateema popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3548, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Fateema is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Fateema. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fateema ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Fateema.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fateema as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3548
2006
Births in 2006
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Fateema mean?
The name Fateema is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "fatama," which means "to wean" or "to separate" in Arabic. It is a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name Fatima.
The name holds significant religious and historical significance in Islam as it was the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. Fatima, also known as Fatima Zahra, was born in Mecca around 615 CE and was revered for her piety, wisdom, and devotion to her father's teachings.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Fateema can be found in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned in reference to Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The name also appears in numerous historical texts and biographical accounts of the Prophet's life and the early days of Islam.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Fateema. One of the most famous was Fatima al-Fihri, a Muslim woman from Tunisia who founded the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque and university in Fez, Morocco, in 859 CE. This institution is considered one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world.
Another notable figure was Fatima Bint Muhammad Al-Fihriya Al-Qurashiya, a Moroccan woman who lived in the 9th century CE and is credited with establishing the first degree-granting university in the world, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez.
In the 12th century, Fatima al-Batayhi was a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar from Seville, Spain. She was known for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in various fields, including grammar, poetry, and jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Fatima Sultan was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim I and played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Ottoman court.
In more recent history, Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was a prominent political figure and a leading advocate for women's rights in the subcontinent. She was born in 1893 and played a crucial role in the Pakistani independence movement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Fateema by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fateema 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3548 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Fateema
- 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
Fateema: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fateema in the UK right now?
In 2006, Fateema was ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Fateema most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Fateema in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fateema?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the weaned one".
How many people are called Fateema in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Fateema across the 1 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.