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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 (2024)#3792 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419762024

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

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

Browse the whole category: All Arabic names →  ·  All origins →

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.