Esme vs Fatima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
901
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Fatima Rank #316

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #344 for Esme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esme ___

  • Esme Rose
  • Esme Pearl
  • Esme Violet
  • Esme Gray
  • Esme Wren
  • Esme June

Fatima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Fatima more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Esme and Fatima mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Fatima means "Abstainer from evil".

Are Esme and Fatima boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Fatima is primarily a girl name.

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