UK girl's name
Fatmah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who weans".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fatmah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fatmah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2011. 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 Fatmah. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fatmah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Fatmah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fatmah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Fatmah mean?
The name Fatmah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 7th century CE during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The name is derived from the Arabic root word "fatama," which means "to wean" or "to be weaned."
Fatmah was the name of Muhammad's daughter, who was born in 615 CE in Mecca, Arabia. She was married to Ali ibn Abi Talib, Muhammad's cousin and the fourth caliph of Islam. Fatmah is revered as one of the most significant figures in Islamic history and is often referred to as "the Mother of the Imams" due to her descendants becoming crucial leaders in the Shia branch of Islam.
The name Fatmah appears in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and hadith literature. It is mentioned in several verses of the Quran, although not explicitly referring to Muhammad's daughter. The name also holds significance in Shia Islamic traditions, where Fatmah is considered one of the four perfect women in Islam, alongside Mary, Asiya, and Khadija.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Fatmah can be found in the biographical accounts of Muhammad's life, known as the Sira. These accounts detail the life and teachings of the Prophet, including the birth and life of his daughter Fatmah.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Fatmah, including:
1. Fatmah bint Muhammad (615-632 CE), the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and Khadija. 2. Fatmah bint al-Hasan (d. 714 CE), a descendant of Muhammad and revered figure in Shia Islam. 3. Fatmah al-Zahrah (d. 914 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Baghdad, Iraq. 4. Fatmah al-Nisaburi (d. 1007 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith transmitter from Nishapur, Iran. 5. Fatmah al-Batawiyyah (d. 1026 CE), a Sufi mystic and poet from Batawa, Egypt.
The name Fatmah continues to be popular among Muslims worldwide, with its significance rooted in Islamic history and tradition. It serves as a reminder of the influential role played by Muhammad's daughter and her descendants in shaping Islamic thought and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fatmah over time
The chart below shows babies named Fatmah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Fatmah, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fatmah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fatmah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Fatmah
- 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
Fatmah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fatmah in the UK right now?
In 2011, Fatmah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fatmah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Fatmah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fatmah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who weans".
How many people are called Fatmah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Fatmah 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.