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Ibrahim

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Pronounced ib-rah-HEEM /ɪbˈrɑː.hiːm/High

Meaning: Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted father'. Ibrahim is the patriarch of the Abrahamic faiths in Islamic tradition.High

In 30 seconds: Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham — the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Islamic tradition, Ibrahim is considered the first true Muslim and the builder of the Kaaba in Mecca.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted father'. Ibrahim is the patriarch of the Abrahamic faiths in Islamic tradition.
U.S. rank (2025)#351 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births939 boys (0.05% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519542025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ibrahim is the Arabic form of the Hebrew Avraham (Abraham). The etymology of Avraham is debated — the Bible folk-etymologizes it as 'father of many nations' (Genesis 17:5), though linguists suggest it may derive from an older form meaning 'exalted father'. Abraham/Ibrahim is the patriarch of the three Abrahamic religions and is venerated by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

Ibrahim has been among the most popular boys' names across the Muslim world for fourteen centuries. It is used from West Africa to Southeast Asia and is particularly common in Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, Pakistan, and among Muslim communities everywhere. In the West, Ibrahim has grown with Muslim diaspora populations and entered the US top 400 boys' names in the twenty-first century.

Did you know? In Islamic tradition, Ibrahim and his son Ismail are credited with building the Kaaba in Mecca — the cubic structure at the center of the Grand Mosque that Muslims face during prayer and circle during Hajj — making this name foundational to one of the most practiced religious rituals on earth.
Overall data confidence 92%
Wehr, Hans. A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic — Ibrahim as the Arabic form of AbrahamGenesis 17:5, Hebrew Bible — Biblical folk-etymology of Abraham as 'father of many'

Variations

AbrahamAbramIbraheemBrahim

Nicknames

BrahimIboIbby

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ibrahim (Abraham, biblical/Quranic figure) (c. 2000–1800 BCE)
    Patriarch of the three Abrahamic faiths, credited with building the Kaaba in Islamic tradition.

If you like Ibrahim…

Ismail— Arabic form of Ishmael, son of Ibrahim, making them the most closely related names in Islamic tradition
Yusuf— Arabic form of Joseph, another major Quranic prophet name with equal Islamic reverence
Adam— the first human in all three Abrahamic traditions, sharing Ibrahim's foundational patriarchal status

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ibrahim mean?

Ibrahim means 'father of many nations' or 'exalted father', as the Arabic form of the Hebrew Abraham.

How do you pronounce Ibrahim?

Ibrahim is pronounced ib-rah-HEEM (/ɪbˈrɑː.hiːm/), three syllables with stress on the third.

Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?

Ibrahim is a masculine name.

How popular is Ibrahim?

Ibrahim is consistently among the most popular boys' names in Muslim-majority countries and is growing in Western countries with Muslim communities.