Ibrahim: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced IB-ruh-him · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (ibrahim), borrowed from Aramaic (abraham), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew (abr h m). Doublet of Abraham, Abramo, Avraham, and Abrahan.
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- IB-ruh-him
- US rank (2025)
- #351
- US babies a year
- about 813 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Ibrahim?
Ibrahim was the #351 name in the US in 2025, given to 939 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #351 |
| England & Wales | #98 |
| Scotland | #181 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #158 |
| France | #30 |
| Norway | #130 |
| Canada | #66 |
| Australia | #116 |
How old are people named Ibrahim?
Half of US adults named Ibrahim are older than 25; most are between 18 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ibrahim
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ibrahim have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ibrahim
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ibrahim
How do you pronounce Ibrahim?
Ibrahim is pronounced IB-ruh-him.
How popular is the name Ibrahim?
Ibrahim was the #351 name in the US in 2025, given to 939 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ibrahim?
Half of US adults named Ibrahim are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 47.