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UK girl's name

Fatin

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "charming" or "gentle".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Fatin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fatin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 2004. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Fatin. 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 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Fatin ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Fatin.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fatin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4598

2004

Births in 2004

3

Latest year

Peak year

1997

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Fatin mean?

The name Fatin has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "fatana," which means "young woman" or "maiden." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Arab world and the broader Islamic world.

In Islamic tradition, the name Fatin is associated with feminine beauty and grace. Some historical records suggest that it was a common name given to women in the medieval Islamic empires, particularly during the Abbasid and Umayyad caliphates.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Fatin was Fatin al-Nisa, a renowned poetess who lived in the 9th century CE in Baghdad. She was known for her elegant poetry and was celebrated in literary circles during the golden age of Islamic culture.

Another notable figure was Fatin bint al-Hasan, a 10th-century Fatimid princess who played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt. She was known for her patronage of arts and sciences and her influence in the court of her father, the Caliph al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah.

In the 12th century, Fatin al-Baghdadiyya was a famous singer and musician from Baghdad. Her talent and contributions to the development of Arabic music were widely recognized, and she is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Arab classical music.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Fatin was popular among the elite classes. One notable figure was Fatin Sultan, an Ottoman princess who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic activities and her support for the arts and architecture.

In more recent history, Fatin Hamama was an iconic Egyptian actress and film star who rose to prominence in the 1940s and 1950s. She was widely regarded as one of the most influential and talented actresses in the history of Arab cinema and was often referred to as the "Lady of the Arab Screen." Fatin Hamama was born in 1931 and passed away in 2015.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Fatin over time

The chart below shows babies named Fatin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Fatin, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Fatin
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Decades

Fatin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fatin 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 #4598 3 1
1990s #3824 3 1

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FAQ

Fatin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Fatin in the UK right now?

In 2004, Fatin was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Fatin most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Fatin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Fatin?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "charming" or "gentle".

How many people are called Fatin in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Fatin across the 2 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.