Fatisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Fatima" and "Aisha".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Fatisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fatisha today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fatisha births was 1971 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fatisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fatisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
1971
8 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1990 SSA rank
#13,675
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Fatisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fatisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 35 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
Fatisha 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 Fatisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fatisha
The name Fatisha originated in the ancient Persian language, with roots tracing back to the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "fatih," meaning "conqueror" or "victorious one." This name was commonly given to children born into noble or warrior families during that era, symbolizing the aspirations for the child to grow up strong and triumphant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fatisha can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions from the reign of Darius the Great, the third Persian king of the Achaemenid Empire, who ruled from 522 to 486 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking military commander named Fatisha, who led the Persian forces in several significant battles against the Greeks.
During the Sassanid period, which spanned from the 3rd to the 7th century CE, the name Fatisha gained further popularity among the Persian aristocracy. It is mentioned in several Middle Persian texts and historical records from that time, often associated with individuals of high social status or military prowess.
In the 9th century CE, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher named Fatisha ibn Abdallah al-Hajjaj made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His works, particularly his treatise on the astrolabe, were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure bearing the name Fatisha was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic from Nishapur, known as Fatisha al-Nishapuri. His poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, has been preserved in various literary anthologies and manuscripts from that era.
In the 15th century, a prominent Persian calligrapher named Fatisha al-Tabrizi gained recognition for his exceptional mastery of the naskh and nasta'liq scripts. His works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region and are considered among the finest examples of Persian calligraphic art.
Throughout its history, the name Fatisha has been associated with individuals of notable achievements, particularly in the fields of military leadership, scholarship, poetry, and the arts. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it remains a significant part of the Persian cultural heritage and a testament to the rich historical traditions of the region.
People
Fatisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fatisha 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
Fatisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fatisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fatisha 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Fatisha a common name?
We classify Fatisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fatisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Fatisha was 1971, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fatisha is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fatisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fatisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fatisha 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.
Is Fatisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fatisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fatisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Fatisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.