Holding steady.
Popularity of Fatemah since 1980
Babies named Fatemah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Fatemah is a variant of the widely recognized name Fatima, drawn from the Arabic root meaning 'to wean' or 'to abstain.' It carries deep religious resonance as the name of Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and is cherished by Muslim families around the world. In the United States, the name has been recorded since 1980, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. Its usage peaked in 2010, and the trajectory has been stable since then. The name's appeal lies in its strong cultural and spiritual roots, while the spelling Fatemah offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Fatima.
Fatemah is a variant of Fatima, derived from the Arabic root f-t-m, meaning 'to wean' or 'to abstain'. It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, Fatima al-Zahra, a central figure in Islam. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslims globally for centuries, with many spelling variants emerging as it traveled across cultures.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fati, Faty, Tema
Sibling names for Fatemah
Names that share Fatemah's style, for a brother or sister.
