Total births
240
Girls' name · since 1989
Fathima
240 babies named Fathima in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 240
- total births
- 1989–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
240 girls have been named Fathima since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fathima has been recorded 240 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2023.
- 240 total births
- 1989–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
240 girls have been named Fathima since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 240
- total births
- 1989–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Fathima was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
17 babies were named Fathima in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Fathima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fathima splits its recorded history at 2008: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fathima at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Fathima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2023
- Peak year (2006)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Fathima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Fathima's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Fathima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
107 births
- 2010s
2010s
101 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 107 births (45% of all-time use).
Fathima by state
Where Fathima concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 7.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Fathima's total US births 7.5%
Even split
18 of 240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fathima? ▼
240 babies have been named Fathima since 1989. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2006 with 17 births.
When was Fathima most popular? ▼
Fathima was most popular in the 2000s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Fathima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fathima are California (18 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Fathima been used? ▼
Records for Fathima go back to 1989, giving 35 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Fathima? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fatima, Fatimah, Fatoumata, Fatou, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fathima's data
- Fathima's decade-level peak was the 2000s (107 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Fathimas (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fathima
Nearby Names Like Fathima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fathima
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Fatimah Girl
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Fatoumata Girl
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Fatou Girl
#3000 1,223 births
Fatema Girl
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Compare Fathima side by side: Fathima vs Fatima Fathima vs Fatimah Fathima vs Fatoumata
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fathima: Baby Name Since 1989 - 240 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fathima. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fathima draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.