Fateh
Meaningvictory · Persian
Fateh is an Indian boy name meaning “victory”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationFateh is having its moment right now. Most Fatehs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fateh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 38,023 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFateh first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Fatehs? Head to California, where it's the #906 boy name, its best showing of any state.
US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Fateh
Fateh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “victory”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Fateh
What does the name Fateh mean?
Fateh means “victory” and comes from Persian. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”), Nicolas (“victory of the people”) and Niko (“victory of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Fateh?
Fateh is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Fateh a boy or girl name?
Fateh is a boy name. In 2025, 45 US boys were named Fateh.
How popular is the name Fateh?
Fateh ranked #2,798 for US boys in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #2,169. Over the last five years it has climbed 404 places.
What names are similar to Fateh?
If you like Fateh, you might also like Nicholas, Nico, Nicolas and Niko.
What should I know before naming my baby Fateh?
Fateh is an Indian boy name meaning “victory”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.