Fatima vs Helen

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

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Helen

Girl #424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English French Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nell, Nellie, Helly

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Helen Rank #424

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #424 for Helen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

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

Helen ___

  • Helen Marie
  • Helen Grace
  • Helen Rose
  • Helen Louise
  • Helen Jean
  • Helen Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Helen

Margaret Eleanor Arthur Charles Frances

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Helen more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Helen at #424 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Helen mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Helen means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Fatima and Helen boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Helen is primarily a girl name.

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