The nameFatimata
Fatimata is a West African form of Fatima, given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. It is often linked to the idea of weaning.
Origin
Arabic, through the languages of West Africa, in Mali, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
History
Found in France since 1962, Fatimata is mostly given in Île-de-France. It had a first high point in the 1980s and a peak in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Fatimata
Fatimata in France
Fatimata was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 470 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Fatimata. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Fatimata in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 50 births a year.
Fatimata in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatimata mean?
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. It is often linked to the idea of weaning.
What is the origin of the name Fatimata?
Arabic, through the languages of West Africa, in Mali, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
Is Fatimata a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatimata is a girl's name.