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Fateh

♂ Boy

Pronounced FUH-tuh /ˈfə.t̪əɦ/Medium

Meaning: ConquerorMedium

In 30 seconds: Fateh is an Urdu name meaning 'conqueror'.

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Origin MediumUrdu, Azerbaijani

MeaningConqueror

U.S. rank (2025)#2811 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births45 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 602

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fateh comes from Urdu and means conqueror, carrying a sense of victory and command. It is used as both a given name and an honorific across South Asia.

The name has deep musical associations: it is borne by Fateh Ali Khan (1901-1964), a Pakistani classical and qawwali musician and father of the qawwali legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Fateh is 'conqueror', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Fateh — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Fateh Ali Khan (1901-1964)
Pakistani classical and qawwali musician; father of qawwali legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fateh mean?

Fateh is usually explained as meaning 'conqueror' and is most often linked with Urdu tradition.

How do you pronounce Fateh?

It's commonly said FUH-tuh /ˈfə.t̪əɦ/.

Is Fateh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fateh is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fateh?

In 2024, Fateh ranked #2189 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.