Charlotte vs Fatuma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatuma

Girl #5,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who abstains, one who weans a child"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili Islamic Somali Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fatu, Tuma, Fatou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Fatuma Rank #5,151

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5151 for Fatuma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Fatuma ___

  • Fatuma Amina
  • Fatuma Zainab
  • Fatuma Halima
  • Fatuma Maryam
  • Fatuma Noor
  • Fatuma Safia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Fatuma

Amara Hassan Ibrahim Zara Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Fatuma more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fatuma at #5151 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Fatuma mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Fatuma means "one who abstains, one who weans a child" (Arabic origin).

Are Charlotte and Fatuma boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Fatuma is primarily a girl name.

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