UK boy's name
Fatih
An Arabic masculine name meaning "conqueror" or "opener".
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.
Fatih is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fatih popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 13 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Fatih. 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
- • Fatih ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 boys were registered as Fatih.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fatih as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2007
6 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Fatih mean?
The given name Fatih has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "fath," which means "victory" or "conqueror." The name can be traced back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Fatih is in relation to Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror. He was the Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Mehmed II was given the title "Fatih" after his victory, which means "the Conqueror" in Turkish.
The name Fatih has been used throughout the Islamic world, particularly in regions with strong Ottoman influence or cultural ties to the Arabic language. In addition to Mehmed II, several other prominent figures in history have borne the name Fatih.
One such figure was Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Ottoman Sultan who reigned from 1451 to 1481. He was responsible for significant territorial expansion and the consolidation of Ottoman power in the Balkans and Anatolia.
Another notable bearer of the name was Fatih Al-Mudarris, an influential Muslim scholar and jurist who lived in present-day Iraq during the 12th century. He is renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on various aspects of Islamic law.
In more recent history, Fatih Terim, born in 1953, is a notable Turkish football coach and former player. He has managed several successful clubs, including Galatasaray and the Turkish national team, and is considered one of the most influential figures in Turkish football.
Fatih Birol, born in 1958, is a Turkish economist and energy expert. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), an influential organization that provides policy recommendations and analysis on global energy issues.
While the name Fatih has deep roots in Islamic and Ottoman history, its usage has spread beyond the Middle East and transcended religious boundaries. It has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, with each bearer contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fatih over time
The chart below shows babies named Fatih 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 Fatih, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fatih by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fatih 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 | #4239 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4329 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3495 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2569 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Fatih
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Fatih: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fatih in the UK right now?
In 2024, Fatih was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Fatih most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Fatih in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fatih?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "conqueror" or "opener".
How many people are called Fatih in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Fatih across the 13 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.