Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Faten since 1976
Babies named Faten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Faten, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'fascinating' or 'charming,' has a quiet presence in the United States. First recorded in 1976, it peaked in popularity in 1981, a year that saw its highest usage. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, with very few annual occurrences. In 2025, Faten ranked 14,942 and was given to roughly 1 in 321,453 baby girls, illustrating its rarity. No top states have concentrated usage, reflecting its spread among diverse communities. The name carries a lyrical quality and cultural resonance for families with Arabic heritage.
Faten derives from the Arabic root f-t-n (فتن), which conveys the idea of fascination, enchantment, or temptation. It is the feminine form of Fatin, a name that appears in classical Arabic literature. The name has been used across the Arab world, particularly in Egypt and the Levant.
“Faten” around the world
Where Faten lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fati, Fufu, Teni
Sibling names for Faten
Names that share Faten's style, for a brother or sister.
