Fatima is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #552 in 1996 with 422 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 1,515 births ranking #228. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,154 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.