Faatima

Q: What is the origin of Faatima?

Faatima is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Faatima?

According to the latest SSA data, Faatima is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Faatima a girl name?

Faatima is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"One who Weans"

Faatima is a transliteration variant of Fatima, a widely used Arabic and Islamic name with established historical resonance.

Themes:arabicislamicvariantfeminine

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Popularity History of Faatima

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Faatima did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Faatima Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Faatima.

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Faaie

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Faat

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faat

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faay

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tima

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atiy

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imay

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fie

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ffie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Faatima mean?

Faatima means "One who Weans". Faatima is a transliteration variant of Fatima, a widely used Arabic and Islamic name with established historical resona

What is the origin of Faatima?

Faatima is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Faatima?

According to the latest SSA data, Faatima is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Faatima a girl name?

Faatima is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Faatima?

Popular nicknames for Faatima include Faaie, Faat, faat, faay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Faatima?

There are many names similar to Faatima in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withF

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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