Ibrahim

Ibrahim - A very unique male name

Ibrahim appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1686. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ibrahim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ibrahim? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ibrahim. The baby boy name Ibrahim was given to 905 baby boys in 2025, ranking #352 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,620 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ibrahim peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 352.

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Ibrahim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ibrahim is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #137 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #790.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ibrahim is where you live.

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Ibrahim origin and meaning

Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew

Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham — Hebrew 'father of a multitude'

Ibrahim is the Arabic form of the patriarch Abraham's name, and Ibrahim is a prophet in Islam as Abraham is in Judaism and Christianity. The Hebrew name is traditionally understood as 'father of a multitude.' In US data it appears from 1972 and is rising, reaching its highest use in 2025.

Attested etymology

Ibrahim is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Ibrahim, pop culture references for the name Ibrahim and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ibrahim

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ibrahim, sorted by popularity.

Ibraheem / Ibrahima / Ibrohim /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ibrahim

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ibrahim a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ibrahim?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ee-brah-HEEM · /ɪbrɑːˈhiːm/
In Arabic it is ee-brah-HEEM; English speakers often shorten it to IB-ruh-heem or IB-ruh-him.

Around the world

• Abraham (English) — English and Hebrew-derived form of the same patriarch's name
• İbrahim (Turkish) — Turkish form
• Ibrahima (West African) — Extended form used in West Africa

Spellings and nicknames

• Ibraheem — Transliteration variant
• Ebrahim — Transliteration variant

Famous bearers

• Ibrahim (prophet) — Patriarch and prophet in Islam, Judaism and Christianity (Biblical) Historical
• Ibrahim Rugova — First president of Kosovo (1944–2006) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Ibrahim is chosen for deep religious meaning and heritage, and its steady climb reflects growing, confident use in the US.

Worth knowing

• English-language settings will shorten and respell it often — Abraham is sometimes wrongly substituted.