One who abstains; daughter of the Prophet
Fotima is the Central Asian and Tajik variant of the Arabic name Fatima. It is deeply revered in Islamic culture as it was the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, often associated with purity and devotion.
Less common today
Fotima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,200 in 2024.
Prominent Tajik theater and film actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).