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Fatimata

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Pronounced fah-tee-MAH-tah /fɑ.tiˈmɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Fulani/Mande) form of Fatima — from the Arabic, 'one who weans/abstains; the captivating one' (the name of the Prophet's daughter)Low

In 30 seconds: One who abstains; the captivating: Fatimata is a West African form of Fatima. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'fah-tee-MAH-tah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA West African (Fulani/Mande) form of Fatima — from the Arabic, 'one who weans/abstains; the captivating one' (the name of the Prophet's daughter)
U.S. rank (2025)#13763 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619962025

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

Fatimata is a West African (Fulani/Mande) form of Fatima — from the Arabic, 'one who weans/abstains; the captivating one' (the name of the Prophet's daughter). A lyrical, classic name (said 'fah-tee-MAH-tah'; nickname Fati).

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, the-captivating at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Fatima means 'one who weans/abstains; the captivating one' in Arabic (the Prophet's daughter) — Fatimata is a West African form, lyrical and classic (said 'fah-tee-MAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Fatimata — West African form of Fatima

Variations

FatimaFatoumataFatmata

Nicknames

Fati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatimata mean?

Fatimata is a West African form of Fatima — Arabic 'one who abstains; the captivating one'.

How do you pronounce Fatimata?

It's said fah-tee-MAH-tah /fɑ.tiˈmɑ.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Fatimata a boy or girl name?

Fatimata is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatimata?

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

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