Fatimah vs Naima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatimah

Girl #2,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who weans or abstains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fatu

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Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Popularity Comparison

Fatimah Rank #2,304
Naima Rank #2,199

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2304 for Fatimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatimah ___

  • Fatimah Zahra
  • Fatimah Noor
  • Fatimah Aisha
  • Fatimah Maryam
  • Fatimah Sana
  • Fatimah Layla

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatimah

Hassan Hussein Maryam Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatimah or Naima more popular?

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Fatimah at #2304 in the United States.

What do Fatimah and Naima mean?

Fatimah means "one who weans or abstains" (Arabic origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Fatimah and Naima boy or girl names?

Fatimah is primarily a girl name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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