Fatina
An Arabic name meaning "lovely, charming, graceful girl".
Name Census estimates that about 301 living Americans carry the first name Fatina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fatina today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fatina births was 1973 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fatina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
301
~ 1 in 1,138,719 Americans
Peak year
1973
18 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,276
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Fatina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fatina from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 151 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fatina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fatina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fatinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fatina
The name Fatina has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, and can be traced back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a feminine form derived from the Arabic root word "fatana," which means "to fascinate" or "to enchant." The name is closely associated with the concept of charm, beauty, and captivating allure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fatina can be found in the 10th-century literary work "The Thousand and One Nights," a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales. In this work, Fatina is mentioned as the name of a captivating and alluring woman, highlighting the name's connection to feminine charm and allure.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Fatina. One such individual was Fatina bint Ali ibn Abi Talib (born around 630 CE), the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, and his wife Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Fatina bint Ali ibn Abi Talib was revered for her piety and devotion to Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Fatina was Fatina al-Fihri (born in the late 7th century CE), a Muslim woman from Tunisia who founded the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University in Fez, Morocco, which is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Her legacy as an influential patron of education and learning has endured throughout the centuries.
In the 12th century, Fatina al-Andalusiyya was a renowned female poet and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of various literary forms, including poetry and prose.
Another notable figure named Fatina was Fatina bint al-Husayn (born in the 7th century CE), a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad and the daughter of Husayn ibn Ali, who was revered for her piety and devotion to Islam. She played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the teachings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Fatina, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who carried this captivating and enchanting name throughout the centuries.
People
Fatina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fatina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fatina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fatina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 301 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fatina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,138,719 US residents.
Is Fatina a common name?
We classify Fatina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fatina most popular?
The single biggest year for Fatina was 1973, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fatina is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fatina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fatina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.