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Ebrima

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-BREE-mah /ɛˈbri.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Gambian (Mandinka) form of Ibrahim/Abraham — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'father of multitudes; father of nations'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Father of multitudes: Ebrima is a Gambian form of Ibrahim. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'eh-BREE-mah').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA Gambian (Mandinka) form of Ibrahim/Abraham — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'father of multitudes; father of nations'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6923 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119942024

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

Ebrima is a Gambian (Mandinka) form of Ibrahim/Abraham — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'father of multitudes; father of nations' — borne by the revered patriarch and prophet (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'eh-BREE-mah'; nickname Ebou).

In the U.S. it appears in Gambian families. Rare, father-of-multitudes at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ibrahim/Abraham means 'father of multitudes; father of nations' — Ebrima is the Gambian Mandinka form, lyrical and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-BREE-mah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ebrima — routes layered

Variations

IbrahimEbrahimaBrima

Nicknames

Ebou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ebrima mean?

Ebrima is a Gambian form of Ibrahim/Abraham — 'father of multitudes; father of nations'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ebrima?

It's said eh-BREE-mah /ɛˈbri.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ebrima a boy or girl name?

Ebrima is a boy's name.

How popular is Ebrima?

Ebrima is a rare name in the U.S.

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