Fatimah
Meaningone who weans · Arabic
Fatimah is an Arabic girl name meaning “one who weans”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fatimah would score 15 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFatimah peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Fatimah you'd meet today is about 43 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Fatimahs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fatimah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,668 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFatimah first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Fatimahs? Head to Michigan, where it's the #965 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Fatimah
Fatimah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “one who weans”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Fatimah
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Fatimah
What does the name Fatimah mean?
Fatimah means “one who weans” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Fatimah?
Fatimah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Fatimah a boy or girl name?
Fatimah is a girl name. In 2025, 91 US girls were named Fatimah.
How popular is the name Fatimah?
Fatimah ranked #2,064 for US girls in 2025, given to 91 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #1,584. Over the last five years it has slipped 448 places.
What names are similar to Fatimah?
If you like Fatimah, you might also like Fatima. Fatima is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Fatimah?
Fatimah is an Arabic girl name meaning “one who weans”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.