Will my child share the name Faatimah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Faatimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Faatimah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Faatimah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Faatimah is declining: down 586 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #1,093 in 2010.

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.

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Faatimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Faatimah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Faatimah in their class.