Will my child share the name Fatoumata with classmates?

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

Is Fatoumata becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Fatoumata is declining: down 872 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #1,711 in 2015.

Is Fatoumata a good choice for a distinctive name?

Fatoumata 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.

Who are some famous people named Fatoumata?

Notable people named Fatoumata include: Fatoumata Diop, Fatoumata Baldé and Fatoumata Bâ.

Is Fatoumata a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Fatoumata

Fatoumata is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 162 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1711 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Fatoumata

Fatoumata Diop — Fatoumata Diop is a Senegalese sprinter specialising in the 200 and 400 metres.
Fatoumata Baldé — Fatoumata Baldé is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Première Ligue club Strasbourg.
Fatoumata Bâ — Fatoumata Bâ is a Senegalese tech entrepreneur, and founder of Janngo Capital.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.