Amirah vs Fatima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amirah Rank #464
Fatima Rank #316

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #464 for Amirah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amirah ___

  • Amirah Grace
  • Amirah Jade
  • Amirah Rose
  • Amirah Simone
  • Amirah Nicole
  • Amirah Faith

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amirah

Zara Layla Nadia Imani Jabari

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amirah or Fatima more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Amirah at #464 in the United States.

What do Amirah and Fatima mean?

Amirah means "commander" (Arabic origin). Fatima means "Abstainer from evil".

Are Amirah and Fatima boy or girl names?

Amirah is primarily a girl name. Fatima is primarily a girl name.

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