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Ibrahima

♂ Boy

Pronounced eeb-rah-EEM-a /ib.rɑ.ˈim.æ/Medium

Meaning: Father of manyMedium

In 30 seconds: Ibrahima is a West African form of Ibrahim, the name of the patriarch Abraham, understood as 'father of many.'
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Origin MediumWestern African
MeaningFather of many
U.S. rank (2025)#2855 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,097

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219922025

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

Ibrahima is the West African spelling of Ibrahim, itself the Arabic form of Abraham, and it carries the meaning 'father of many.' The name travels widely across West Africa, where Ibrahim and its relatives are deeply rooted. The extra final vowel gives the regional form its own distinct shape.

Its variations map a long journey: Ibrahim and Ibraheem in Arabic-influenced regions, Ebrahim elsewhere, and the clipped Brahim and Braam. Footballers such as Ibrahima Sissoko keep the name visible in public life.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ibrahima is 'father of many', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Ibrahima — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BraamIbrahimEbrahimIbraheemBrahim

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ibrahima Touré (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Ibrahima Sissoko (1997–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Ibrahima…

Ibrahim— The base Arabic form that Ibrahima extends, with the same 'father of many' meaning.
Ibraheem— An alternate spelling of the same name carrying the same meaning.
Mamadou— shares Ibrahima's Western African roots
Mouhamed— shares Ibrahima's Western African roots
Amadou— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ibrahima mean?

Ibrahima is usually explained as meaning 'father of many' and is most often linked with Western African tradition.

How do you pronounce Ibrahima?

It's commonly said eeb-rah-EEM-a /ib.rɑ.ˈim.æ/.

Is Ibrahima a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ibrahima?

In 2024, Ibrahima ranked #2884 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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