Ibrahim
Ibrahim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪbɹəhɪm/
Meaning and origin of Ibrahim
- A male given name from Arabic
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic إِبْرَاهِيم (ʔibrāhīm), borrowed from Aramaic אַבְרָהָם (ʾaḇrāhām), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʔaḇrɔhɔm). Doublet of Abraham, Abramo, Avraham, and Abrahan.
How popular is Ibrahim?
Since 1880, 17,907 boys in the U.S. have been named Ibrahim. Its highest rank for boys was #351 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #351 for boys, with 939 babies given the name.
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Ibrahim FAQ
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
A male given name from Arabic Borrowed from Arabic إِبْرَاهِيم (ʔibrāhīm), borrowed from Aramaic אַבְרָהָם (ʾaḇrāhām), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʔaḇrɔhɔm). Doublet of Abraham, Abramo, Avraham, and Abrahan.
What is the origin of the name Ibrahim?
Ibrahim is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Ibrahim?
Since 1880, 17,907 boys in the U.S. have been named Ibrahim. Its highest rank for boys was #351 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #351 for boys, with 939 babies given the name.
Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?
Ibrahim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 17,907 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.