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Ibraheem

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Pronounced eeb-ra-HEEM /ʔib.raː.ˈhiːm/Medium

Meaning: father of many / father of multitudesMedium

In 30 seconds: Ibraheem is an Arabic form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes'.
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaningfather of many / father of multitudes
U.S. rank (2024)#2570 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,545

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519792024

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

History & Origin

Ibraheem is an Arabic spelling of the patriarch's name, glossed as 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes'. It is the same figure known as Abraham in the Bible and Ibrahim across the Muslim world. The double-e spelling reflects the long vowel in the Arabic.

Close forms include the Turkish İbrahim, the Persian Ebrahim, and the Afrikaans short form Braam. All trace back to the same revered prophet.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ibraheem is 'father of many', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Ibraheem — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Ibraheem — meaning/etymology

Variations

EbrahimIbrahimBraamAbrahamİbrahim

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Ibrahim— the most common spelling of the same Arabic name
Abraham— the biblical form Ibraheem corresponds to

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ibraheem mean?

Ibraheem is usually explained as meaning 'father of many' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Ibraheem?

It's commonly said eeb-ra-HEEM /ʔib.raː.ˈhiːm/.

Is Ibraheem a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ibraheem is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ibraheem?

In 2024, Ibraheem ranked #2570 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.