The nameFatma
Fatma is the Turkish and North African form of Fatima.
- Girl's name
- Turkish and Arabic
Meaning
Fatma comes from the Arabic Fatima, "one who weans".
Origin
Turkish and Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Fatma reached 627th place in 2001 and was 1584th in 2025.
Popularity of the name Fatma
Fatma in the United States
Fatma was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 259 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Fatma. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Fatma in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Fatma in the United Kingdom
Fatma was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 376 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Fatma. Half of all babies named Fatma in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Fatma in France
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatma mean?
Fatma comes from the Arabic Fatima, "one who weans".
What is the origin of the name Fatma?
Turkish and Arabic.
Is Fatma a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatma is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Fatma?
In 2024, Fatma was the 10010th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 10 births.
What are the variants of the name Fatma?
Variants and related names of Fatma include Fatima.