Fatema
Every Fatema since 1970 — 903 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fatema
Fatema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,399 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 903 American babies have been named Fatema. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fatema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fatema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,399 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,243 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,493 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,301 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,286 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,730 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,477 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,208 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,627 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,039 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,177 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,281 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,831 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,879 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,113 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,036 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,980 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,140 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,679 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,990 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,090 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,855 |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,990 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,138 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,599 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,372 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,257 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,633 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,608 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,963 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,381 |
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Famous people named Fatema
- Fatema Mernissi Writer · 1940–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fatema in 2025?
Fatema ranked #6,399 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fatema?
903 babies have been named Fatema in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fatema most popular?
Fatema peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Fatema a boy or girl name?
Fatema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fatema rising or falling?
Fatema is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fatema?
Well-known people named Fatema include Fatema Mernissi (writer).