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Fatmata

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Pronounced fat-MAH-tah /fɑtˈmɑː.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A West African (notably Sierra Leonean and Guinean) form of Fatima, from the Arabic Fatimah, 'one who abstains; captivating.' Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note this heritage respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Fatima: Fatmata carries 'one who abstains; captivating' (said 'fat-MAH-tah'). Heritage-rich and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningA West African (notably Sierra Leonean and Guinean) form of Fatima, from the Arabic Fatimah, 'one who abstains; captivating.' Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note this heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11394 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919902024

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

Fatmata is a West African form of Fatima, from the Arabic Fatimah, 'one who abstains; captivating.' Widespread in Sierra Leone and Guinea, it honors the Prophet Muhammad's daughter — heritage we note respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'fat-MAH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in West African families. Heritage-rich, warm, and rare.

Did you know? Fatmata is a West African form of Fatima — the honored name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter — common in Sierra Leone and Guinea, which we note respectfully (said 'fat-MAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fatmata — West African form of Fatima; heritage noted

Variations

FatimaFatoumataFatmatta

Nicknames

FatuMata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatmata mean?

Fatmata is a West African form of Fatima, from the Arabic for 'one who abstains; captivating.'

How do you pronounce Fatmata?

It's said fat-MAH-tah /fɑtˈmɑː.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fatmata a boy or girl name?

Fatmata is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fatmata?

Fatmata is rare in the U.S. and common in parts of West Africa.

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