Essie vs Fatima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Essie Rank #2,714
Fatima Rank #316

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #2714 for Essie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Fatima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Fatima more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Fatima mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Fatima means "Abstainer from evil".

Are Essie and Fatima boy or girl names?

Essie is primarily a girl name. Fatima is primarily a girl name.

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