Will my child share the name Faatimah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Faatimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faatimah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faatimah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faatimah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 846 places over the last five years to #1603 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Faatimah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Faatimah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Faatimah a popular baby name in the United States?

Faatimah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1603

Faatimah

Faatimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Faatimah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1603

About the Name Faatimah

Faatimah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 846 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1093 in 2010 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Faatimah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.