The nameFatoumata
Fatoumata is the West African form of Fatima. It is very common in Mali, Guinea and Senegal.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Fatoumata comes from the Arabic Fatima, "one who weans".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Fatoumata reached its best rank, 1695th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 1711th in 2015.
Famous people named Fatoumata
- Fatoumata Diawara, singer
Popularity of the name Fatoumata
Fatoumata in the United States
Fatoumata was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 826 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Fatoumata. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Fatoumata in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 97 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.
Fatoumata in France
Fatoumata was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,990 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Fatoumata. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Fatoumata in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 504 births a year on average, against 331 in the five years before.
Fatoumata in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Fatoumata
Names from the same generation as Fatoumata, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatoumata mean?
Fatoumata comes from the Arabic Fatima, "one who weans".
What is the origin of the name Fatoumata?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Fatoumata a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatoumata is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Fatoumata?
In 2024, Fatoumata was the 1694th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 120 births.
What are the variants of the name Fatoumata?
Variants and related names of Fatoumata include Fatima and Fatou.
What are good sibling names for Fatoumata?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mariama, Aminata, Aissatou and Nour for a sister, Mamadou, Abdoulaye, Lucio and Ciaran for a brother.
Who are famous people named Fatoumata?
Fatoumata Diawara, singer.