Fatima
Pronunciation: [ f-ATH-ihm-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fatima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 46 babies have been named Fatima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fatima is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,614 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,614
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Fatima is also used as a girl name, ranked #316.
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French (chevre = goat) origin
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#37,477 in US
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About the Name Fatima
Fatima is a boy name .
Is Fatima a boy or girl name? Fatima is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,614 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #316. Fatima is more commonly used as a girl name.
Fatima is currently ranked #37,614 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fatima include Fati, Fatiy, Fatiie, Fay, Faie, and Fatkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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