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Brahim

♂ Boy

Pronounced brah-HEEM /brɑˈhim/High

Meaning: Maghrebi short form of Ibrahim — Abraham, 'father of multitudes'High

In 30 seconds: Abraham, Casablanca-quick: Brahim trims Ibrahim across the Maghreb — the patriarch at street speed. Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz runs with it.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningMaghrebi short form of Ibrahim — Abraham, 'father of multitudes'

U.S. rank (2025)#4152 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brahim is the Maghrebi short form of Ibrahim — Abraham, 'father of multitudes', the shared patriarch. Standard across North Africa.

In the U.S. it appears in North African families. Rare, patriarch at the root, and quick.

Did you know? From Morocco to Algeria, Brahim is the everyday Ibrahim — and footballer Brahim Díaz carries the clipped patriarch through midfields.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Ibrahim — root etymology

Variations

IbrahimBrahemEbrahim

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Brahim Díaz (1999–present)
Spanish-Moroccan footballer for Real Madrid.

If you like Brahim…

Ibrahim— the full Arabic form

Ebrahim— the Persian-spelled brother

Karim— a fellow Maghrebi favorite

Mehdi— the companion North African classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brahim mean?

Brahim is the Maghrebi short form of Ibrahim (Abraham), 'father of multitudes'.

How do you pronounce Brahim?

It's said brah-HEEM /brɑˈhim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Brahim a boy or girl name?

Brahim is a boy's name.

How popular is Brahim?

Brahim is a rare name in the U.S.