How Many People Are Named Fatema?

Complete statistics for the name Fatema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fatema
Very Rare
Arabic

Fatema is a very rare female name, with only 872 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 378,315 Americans. The majority of Fatemas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~347
Living in US
1 in 955,185
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Fatima
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspirational Caring
1
Life Path Number

People with life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why Fatema might embody qualities of independence and innovation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

916,266
Worldwide Bearers
#1,008
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
805,202
🇮🇳 India
71,322
🇪🇬 Egypt
17,264
🇲🇬 Madagascar
2,418
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,331
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,181
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,173
🇬🇧 England
1,464
🇧🇭 Bahrain
1,421
🇲🇦 Morocco
1,419

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
872 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
603
Would be under 30 (68%)
282
Would be 30–60 (32%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 885 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fatema Through the Generations

Fatema has seen steady growth since its peak in 2023 with 31 births, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in the American landscape. With an average age of 23, Fatema is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 603 under 30 and 282 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution underscores its modernity and appeal to contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 81
Michigan 26
California 19
Texas 15
Illinois 7
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Fatema

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fatema's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fatema

How Many People Have the Name Fatema?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 347 people in the United States currently share the name Fatema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 955,185 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fatema a Common or Rare Name?

Fatema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fatema Mean?

Fatema means "creative variant of Fatima" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fatema in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Fatema Most Popular?

The name Fatema reached peak popularity in 2023, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fatema?

Approximately 347 people named Fatema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 347. That works out to roughly 1 in 955,185 Americans.

Is Fatema a rare name?

Fatema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 955,185 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fatema mean?

Fatema means "creative variant of Fatima" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fatema more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fatema are male and 100% are female.

When was Fatema most popular?

Fatema peaked in 2023 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US347
All-Time Births347
1 in X1 in 955,185
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2023
World Rank#1,008
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.