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Fatema

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Pronounced FAH-tih-mah /ˈfɑ.tɪ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Fatima — from Arabic fatima, 'one who weans (her child); one who abstains'; popularly 'a captivating one'Medium

In 30 seconds: One who weans; captivating: Fatema spells Fatima — 'one who weans/abstains'. Soft, devout, and warm (said 'FAH-tih-mah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Fatima — from Arabic fatima, 'one who weans (her child); one who abstains'; popularly 'a captivating one'
U.S. rank (2025)#6399 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319702025

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

Fatema is a spelling of Fatima — from Arabic fatima, 'one who weans her child; one who abstains' (popularly 'a captivating one'). Fatima az-Zahra, the Prophet Muhammad's beloved daughter, is among the most revered women in Islam. A soft, devout name across the Muslim world (said 'FAH-tih-mah'; nickname Fatie).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, one-who-weans at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Fatima means 'one who weans (her child); one who abstains' in Arabic — the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad — Fatema is a spelling, soft and devout (said 'FAH-tih-mah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Fatima — root etymology

Variations

FatimaFatmaFathima

Nicknames

Fatie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatema mean?

Fatema spells Fatima — Arabic 'one who weans (her child); one who abstains'.

How do you pronounce Fatema?

It's said FAH-tih-mah /ˈfɑ.tɪ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fatema a boy or girl name?

Fatema is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatema?

Fatema is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Fatima is more common.

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