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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Fatmata — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Fatma|Fatou
AfricanGirl↓ Fading

Fatmata

faht-MAH-tah · 3 syllables

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Girl
#11394
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#11394
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#7767 in 2023
5yr change
-3627 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11394 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
African girl names
Fatmata

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11394

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3627 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Fatmata scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanWest AfricanFulaniReligiousMeaningful3-syllableTraditionalMaternalRareGirlBlessing
Character
nurturing gracesteadfast devotionquiet strengthcompassionate spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Fatmata is an African girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11394 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3627 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11394 · very rare
Fatmata at a Glance
Meaning:From Fulani, meaning 'mother of twins' or 'blessed mother.' A traditional name honoring fertility and maternal strength in West African cultures.
Language root:Fulani (Fula language) · West African
Peak rank:#7767 in 2023
5yr change:-3627 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Fatmata Diallo
Sierra Leonean activist
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Fatmata · Overview
Summary

Fatmata is an African girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11394 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Religious character
Fatmata carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3627 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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