UK girl's name
Fatme
An Arabic feminine name meaning "virtuous woman" or "weaner".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Fatme is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Fatme popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. 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.
Fatme is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Fatme. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Fatme ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Fatme.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fatme as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Fatme mean?
The name Fatme has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root word "fatama," which means "to wean" or "to separate." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and has been in use since the early days of Islam.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Fatme is in relation to Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. She was born in Mecca in 615 CE and is revered as one of the most important figures in Islamic history. Fatimah was known for her piety, wisdom, and dedication to her faith, and her name has become a symbol of virtue and righteousness in the Muslim world.
The earliest recorded example of the name Fatme can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic conquests. As Islam spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, the name became increasingly popular among Muslim families.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Fatme. One of the earliest was Fatme bint Asad, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the first converts to Islam. She lived in the 7th century CE and was known for her courage and devotion to the faith.
Another famous Fatme was Fatme Al-Zahra, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE in Cordoba, Spain. She was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the time.
In the 12th century, Fatme Al-Batayhi was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader in Damascus, Syria. She was revered for her wisdom and spiritual teachings, and her writings continue to be studied and admired by scholars and seekers of knowledge.
During the Ottoman Empire, Fatme Sultan was a notable figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim I and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of mosques and other important cultural institutions.
Fatme Aliye, born in 1862, was a pioneering Turkish writer, novelist, and advocate for women's rights. She was one of the first Muslim women to publicly call for the education and empowerment of women in the Ottoman Empire, and her works played a significant role in shaping the literary and intellectual landscape of her time.
These are just a few examples of the many notable women throughout history who have borne the name Fatme. The name continues to be popular among Muslim families around the world, carrying with it a rich heritage and symbolism rooted in the Islamic faith and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Fatme by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fatme 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Fatme
- 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
Fatme: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fatme in the UK right now?
In 2021, Fatme was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fatme most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Fatme in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fatme?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "virtuous woman" or "weaner".
How many people are called Fatme in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Fatme 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.