Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Fadak

Fadak was a village with fertile land in an ancient oasis about, ninety miles north of Medina, two or three days’ journey from Medina. The takeover of Fadak by Muslims in 629 CE was peaceful and a share of it thus belonged to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. After Muhammad died in 632, Fadak was confiscated from his daughter Fatima and administered as public property, despite her objections.

Current Rank
#15,899
Peak Rank
#13,149 (2013)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2017
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#13149
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fadak

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Fadak was a village with fertile land in an ancient oasis about, ninety miles north of Medina, two or three days’ journey from Medina. The takeover of Fadak by Muslims in 629 CE was peaceful and a share of it thus belonged to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. After Muhammad died in 632, Fadak was confiscated from his daughter Fatima and administered as public property, despite her objections.

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The Story of Fadak

Fadak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Fadaks were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Fadak ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Fadaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Fadak

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fadak is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Fedak
  • Fadec
  • Fada
  • Photic
  • Futtock
  • Phatic
  • Fdic
  • Fosdick
  • Fata
  • Fatah
  • Fida
  • Feda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fadak

What does the name Fadak mean?
Fadak was a village with fertile land in an ancient oasis about, ninety miles north of Medina, two or three days’ journey from Medina. The takeover of Fadak by Muslims in 629 CE was peaceful and a share of it thus belonged to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. After Muhammad died in 632, Fadak was confiscated from his daughter Fatima and administered as public property, despite her objections.
How popular is Fadak in 2026?
In 2026, Fadak ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Fadak most popular?
Fadak reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #13,149 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Fadak a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Fadak is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Fadak?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fadak include Olyve, Lilien, Larke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Fadak

Fadak is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Fadak's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #13,149. Use the chart and map above to compare Fadak's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.