Ibrahim Boy

Popularity: #330 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-bra-heem /iːˈbrɑːhɪm/

Origin: Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning: Arabic: father of many; Hebrew: high father

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ibrahim is of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'b-r-h-m,' which is associated with the meaning 'father of a multitude.' It is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Avraham (אברהם), which also translates to 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude.' The name Avraham appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Abraham is a pivotal figure, recognized as the patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites. The transition from Hebrew to Arabic occurred as the Islamic faith emerged in the 7th century, with Ibrahim being recognized as a prophet in Islam, paralleling his significance in Judaism and Christianity.

Historically, Ibrahim is mentioned in various religious texts, including the Quran, where he is revered as a model of faith and obedience to God. His story is foundational in the Abrahamic traditions, with significant narratives surrounding his covenant with God, the near-sacrifice of his son, and his role in the establishment of monotheism.

The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including Islamic scholars and leaders, reinforcing its importance in both religious and cultural contexts. Culturally, Ibrahim symbolizes faith, sacrifice, and devotion across different traditions.

His legacy is celebrated during religious observances such as Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The name has various diminutive forms and related names across cultures, such as Ibrahim's variants in different languages, including Abraham in English and Avram in Hebrew.

This enduring legacy reflects the name's deep roots in religious history and its continued resonance in cultural practices.

Famous people named Ibrahim

In this section, you will find notable people named Ibrahim. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ibrahim who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ibrahim who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ibrahim Ali is a footballer best known for playing with the national team of Egypt.

Ibrahim Maalouf is a musician and composer best known for his work in jazz and world music, including albums like Diagnostic and Red & Black Light.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ibrahim, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsaacIshmaelJacobMosesNoahElijah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ibrahim. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IshmaelAbrahamIsaiahEzekielAmirOmarZachariahSamir

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ibrahim was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Ibrahim has ranked as high as #692 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Ibrahim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ibrahim is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ibrahim was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ibrahim.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 939 939
2024 923 923
2023 775 775
2022 766 766
2021 664 664
2020 673 673
2019 820 820
2018 791 791
2017 815 815
2016 816 816
2015 699 699
2014 649 649
2013 631 631
2012 549 549
2011 575 575
2010 532 532
2009 465 465
2008 428 428
2007 435 435
2006 417 417
2005 385 385
2004 379 379
2003 341 341
2002 284 284
2001 269 269
2000 255 255
1999 229 229
1998 177 177
1997 190 190
1996 205 205
1995 157 157
1994 152 152
1993 157 157
1992 111 111
1991 120 120
1990 140 140
1989 89 89
1988 88 88
1987 61 61
1986 72 72
1985 67 67
1984 52 52
1983 61 61
1982 64 64
1981 62 62
1980 53 53
1979 61 61
1978 40 40
1977 29 29
1976 27 27
1975 41 41
1974 24 24
1973 27 27
1972 11 11
1971 13 13
1970 11 11
1969 6 6
1967 9 9
1964 10 10
1963 6 6
1961 5 5
1954 5 5

Top States for Ibrahim (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 129
15%
TX 97
11%
CA 88
10%
IL 65
7%
NJ 56
6%
OH 44
5%
PA 44
5%
VA 40
5%
FL 38
4%
MI 37
4%
WA 30
3%
MN 29
3%
GA 27
3%
MD 22
2%
MA 20
2%
NC 20
2%
AZ 11
1%
WI 11
1%
KY 9
1%
CO 9
1%
CT 9
1%
MO 9
1%
OR 8
1%
IN 7
1%
DE 6
1%
TN 6
1%
UT 5
1%
SC 5
1%