Fatima is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #121 in 2018 with 449 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 619 births ranking #76. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 193.5%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 642 girls born was named Fatima. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Fatima is a major Arabic and Muslim classic with deep devotional significance. It feels strong, graceful, and spiritually important.
The name is especially revered through Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and has remained widely used across Muslim communities for centuries. Its religious depth is central to its importance.