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Fatiha

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How to Pronounce Fatiha

Pronounced fah-TEE-hah /fɑˈti.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic al-Fatiha, 'the opening' — the first chapter of the QuranMedium

In 30 seconds: The opening: Fatiha is Arabic for 'the opening' — the revered first chapter of the Quran. Devout, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic al-Fatiha, 'the opening' — the first chapter of the Quran
U.S. rank (2024)#4680 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219832024

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

Fatiha comes from Arabic al-Fatiha, 'the opening' — the first chapter of the Quran, recited in every prayer. A devout, distinctive name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-opening at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Al-Fatiha, 'the Opening', is the first and most-recited chapter of the Quran — Fatiha is a devout, meaningful name honoring it.
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — al-Fatiha — etymology

Variations

FatihahFateha

Nicknames

Fati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatiha mean?

Fatiha is Arabic for 'the opening' — the first chapter of the Quran.

How do you pronounce Fatiha?

It's said fah-TEE-hah /fɑˈti.hɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fatiha a boy or girl name?

Fatiha is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatiha?

Fatiha is a rare name in the U.S.

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