Holding steady, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Fatuma since 1991
Babies named Fatuma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Fatuma is an East African variant of the revered Arabic name Fatima, carrying deep religious significance as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. In the United States, the name first appeared on the Social Security list in 1991, and as of 2025 it ranks 5,722nd, with approximately 1 in 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2013, and the trajectory suggests stable, modest use, primarily among families with African or Islamic heritage. While no individual U.S. states reported concentrated usage, the name remains a meaningful choice for those seeking a name with both cultural depth and a connection to a pivotal figure in Islamic history.
Fatuma is the Swahili and East African form of Fatima, an Arabic name meaning 'one who weans' or 'abstainer.' Fatima bint Muhammad, the beloved daughter of the Prophet, has made the name profoundly important across the Islamic world. The name has been widely adopted in East Africa, particularly in Swahili-speaking regions, and is common among Muslim families there.
“Fatuma” around the world
Where Fatuma 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: Tuma, Fatu, Fati
Sibling names for Fatuma
Names that share Fatuma's style, for a brother or sister.
