How Many People Are Named Fatimah?

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

Fatimah
Very Rare
Arabic

Fatimah means 'she who lives', a rare name for girls, with only 1 in 92,987 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,549 people named Fatimah living in the US, making it truly unique.

~3,549
Living in US
1 in 92,987
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
She who lives
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,188
Worldwide Bearers
#3,072
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
455
🇶🇦 Qatar
350
🇿🇦 South Africa
344
🇲🇦 Morocco
300
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
280
🇺🇬 Uganda
233
🇮🇳 India
231
🇰🇼 Kuwait
180
🇨🇦 Canada
146

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,549 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
2,382
Would be under 30 (66%)
1,193
Would be 30–60 (33%)
33
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 3,608 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Fatimah Through the Generations

Fatimah has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 129 births. Today, most Fatimahs are young, with 2,382 under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by the younger generation. The average age of 23 reflects its modern appeal, with fewer than 33 individuals over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 529
California 280
Pennsylvania 213
New Jersey 207
Texas 178
Illinois 102
Michigan 102
Ohio 52
Maryland 50
Georgia 45

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fatimah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fatimah

How Many People Have the Name Fatimah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,549 people in the United States currently share the name Fatimah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,987 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fatimah a Common or Rare Name?

Fatimah 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 Fatimah Mean?

Fatimah means "she who lives" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fatimah Most Popular?

The name Fatimah reached peak popularity in 2020, with 129 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Fatimah?

Approximately 3,549 people named Fatimah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,608. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,987 Americans.

Is Fatimah a rare name?

Fatimah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,987 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fatimah mean?

Fatimah means "she who lives" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fatimah more male or female?

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

When was Fatimah most popular?

Fatimah peaked in 2020 with 129 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US3,549
All-Time Births3,608
1 in X1 in 92,987
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2020
World Rank#3,072
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.