Fatih

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Pronounced FAH-tih /ˈfɑ.tɪh/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic fatih, 'a conqueror; an opener; a victor'; borne (as a title) by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmed); we note the sultanLow

In 30 seconds: A conqueror; an opener/victor: Fatih is Turkish/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FAH-tih'). We note the sultan.

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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic fatih, 'a conqueror; an opener; a victor'; borne (as a title) by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmed); we note the sultan

U.S. rank (2024)#10178 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

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

Fatih comes from the Arabic fatih, 'a conqueror; an opener; a victor'; borne (as a title) by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmed; we note the sultan). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAH-tih').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Muslim families. Rare, a-conqueror at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fatih means 'a conqueror; an opener' in Arabic — a title of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror — a crisp, storied name (we note the sultan; said 'FAH-tih').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Fatih — Turkish/Arabic; historical sultan

Variations

FatehFateeh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatih mean?

Fatih is Arabic for 'a conqueror; an opener; a victor'; a title of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. We note the sultan.

How do you pronounce Fatih?

It's said FAH-tih /ˈfɑ.tɪh/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fatih a boy or girl name?

Fatih is a boy's name.

How popular is Fatih?

Fatih is a very rare name in the U.S.