Ibrahim Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Ibrahim is basically the Arabic version of the name Abraham, a remarkable figure in the Quran seen as one of Allah’s messengers.

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A Deep Dive

Ibrahim Overview

Meaning

Father of multitudes, father of a nation

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic form of Abraham, meaning “father of many”​.

Religion

Islam, Christianity, Judaism

Pronunciation

/ɪˈbreɪhɪm/

Popularity

Ibrahim is widely used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries. In the United States, it ranked #411 for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Devoted, faithful, resilient, honorable.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

A significant name in Islam, representing one of the major prophets known for his unwavering faith.

Name Day

October 9th
A Deep Dive

Ibrahim Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Abraham, Ibraheem, Ebrahim, Avraham, Abram, Ibraham, Abraheem, Ibrahiem, Ibraheem​

Common Nicknames

Iba, Abi, Imoo, Brahimio, Raheemito, Ibra, Ibby, Abe, Ibs, Raheem​

Diminutives

Ibri, Rahimi, Ibro, Ibby, Ibi

Famous People

  • Ibrahim Pasha
    (Ottoman Statesman)
  • Ibrahim Rugova
    (Kosovo Politician)
  • Ibrahim Ferrer
    (Cuban Musician)
  • Ibrahim Babangida
    (Nigerian Military Leader)
  • Ibrahim Afellay
    (Dutch Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Ibrahim"
    ("The Kite Runner," Novel)
  • Ibrahim Ali
    ("Ibrahim," Film)
  • Ibrahim Demirci
    ("Istanbul Under My Wings," Film)
  • Ibrahim
    ("The Physician," Film)

Places

  • Ibrahim Hyderi Village
    (Sindh, Pakistan)
  • Ibrahim Khalil Town
    (Dohuk, Iraq)
  • Masjid Ibrahim Mosque
    (Hong Kong, China)

What Is the Meaning of Ibrahim?

Ibrahim means “father of multitudes” or “father of a nation.” Those named Ibrahim often have a nurturing and guiding nature, embodying leadership and wisdom.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ibrahim?

The name Ibrahim has Arabic origins, carrying the same meaning of “father of multitudes” or “father of a nation.”

Ibrahim Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ibrahim in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4562021#4192022#4112023
Top 3 Rankings#3822019#3902017#3922016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ibrahim

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023411
(+8 from 2022)
774
(+9 from 2022)
0.04227
2022419
(+37 from 2021)
765
(+101 from 2021)
0.04084
2021456
(-15 from 2020)
664
(-9 from 2020)
0.03544
2020441
(-59 from 2019)
673
(-147 from 2019)
0.03638
2019382
(+20 from 2018)
820
(+29 from 2018)
0.04267
2018402
(-12 from 2017)
791
(-24 from 2017)
0.04069
2017390
(+2 from 2016)
815
(-1 from 2016)
0.04118
2016392
(+44 from 2015)
816
(+117 from 2015)
0.04028
2015436
(+20 from 2014)
699
(+50 from 2014)
0.03419
2014456
(-5 from 2013)
649
(+18 from 2013)
0.03167
2013451
(+37 from 2012)
631
(+82 from 2012)
0.03123
2012488
(-21 from 2011)
549
(-26 from 2011)
0.02706
2011467
(+21 from 2010)
575
(+44 from 2010)
0.02831
2010488
(+80 from 2009)
531
(+66 from 2009)
0.02585
2009568
(+21 from 2008)
465
(+37 from 2008)
0.02192
2008589
(-2 from 2007)
428
(-7 from 2007)
0.01963
2007587
(+1 from 2006)
435
(+18 from 2006)
0.01964
2006588
(-1 from 2005)
417
(+32 from 2005)
0.01902
2005587
No change from 2004
385
(+6 from 2004)
0.01810
2004587
(+25 from 2003)
379
(+38 from 2003)
0.01793
2003612
(+45 from 2002)
341
(+57 from 2002)
0.01623
2002657
(+17 from 2001)
284
(+15 from 2001)
0.01374
2001674
(+18 from 2000)
269
(+14 from 2000)
0.01301
2000692
(+25 from 1999)
255
(+26 from 1999)
0.01221
1999717
(+114 from 1998)
229
(+52 from 1998)
0.01123
1998831
(-53 from 1997)
177
(-13 from 1997)
0.00873
1997778
(-35 from 1996)
190
(-15 from 1996)
0.00951
1996743
(+120 from 1995)
205
(+48 from 1995)
0.01023
1995863
(+9 from 1994)
157
(+5 from 1994)
0.00781
1994872
(-27 from 1993)
152
(-5 from 1993)
0.00746
1993845
(+192 from 1992)
157
(+46 from 1992)
0.00760
19921037
(-65 from 1991)
111
(-9 from 1991)
0.00529
1991972
(-108 from 1990)
120
(-20 from 1990)
0.00566
1990864
(+257 from 1989)
140
(+51 from 1989)
0.00651
19891121
(-64 from 1988)
89
(+1 from 1988)
0.00425
19881057
(+191 from 1987)
88
(+27 from 1987)
0.00440
19871248
(-146 from 1986)
61
(-11 from 1986)
0.00313
19861102
(+31 from 1985)
72
(+5 from 1985)
0.00375
19851133
(+147 from 1984)
67
(+15 from 1984)
0.00348
19841280
(-128 from 1983)
52
(-9 from 1983)
0.00277
19831152
(-12 from 1982)
61
(-3 from 1982)
0.00327
19821140
(+30 from 1981)
64
(+2 from 1981)
0.00339
19811170
(+102 from 1980)
62
(+9 from 1980)
0.00333
19801272
(-118 from 1979)
53
(-8 from 1979)
0.00286
19791154
(+318 from 1978)
61
(+21 from 1978)
0.00341
19781472
(+308 from 1977)
40
(+11 from 1977)
0.00234
19771780
(+49 from 1976)
29
(+2 from 1976)
0.00170
19761829
(-452 from 1975)
27
(-13 from 1975)
0.00165
19751377
(+509 from 1974)
40
(+16 from 1974)
0.00247
19741886
(-190 from 1973)
24
(-3 from 1973)
0.00147
19731696
(+1296 from 1972)
27
(+16 from 1972)
0.00167
19722992
(-306 from 1971)
11
(-2 from 1971)
0.00066
19712686
(+204 from 1970)
13
(+2 from 1970)
0.00072
19702890
(+1048 from 1969)
11
(+5 from 1969)
0.00058
19693938
(-1176 from 1967)
6
(-3 from 1967)
0.00033
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19672762
(-97 from 1964)
9
(-1 from 1964)
0.00051
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19642665
(+981 from 1963)
10
(+4 from 1963)
0.00049
19633646
(+420 from 1961)
6
(+1 from 1961)
0.00029
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19614066
(-237 from 1954)
5
No change from 1954
0.00023
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19543829
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00024
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ibrahim

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1932021#1452022#1532023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4822021#4702022#4382023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4442021#4632022#4252023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2922021#2062022#2592023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2522021#3082022#2362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2382021#2742022#2832023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5622021#2822022#2932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3042021#2252022#2222023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2342021#2182022#2822023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3932021#4292022#3692023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6622021#6062022#5842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3892021#4732022#3272023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6242021#4902022#6002023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4002021#3582022#3832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5822021#4852022#4972023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3652021#5742022#5662023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8442021#3992022#6522023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9452021#7762022#7202023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6512021#5502022#5792023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4052021#4192022#4492023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7112020#6212022#8102023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4992021#6092022#5002023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4542020#5042022#7192023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8132020#7142022#5372023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5062018#6442019#4132020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2562013#1802014#2582017

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3922017#5212018#3322023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6212015#5952017#5952019

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8572018#8572020#7462021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6152019#6272020#7102021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4732016#4632018#3542021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2032009#1422015#2192017

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7242013#5052019#7452021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7012012#6972015#7682023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2032011#2112013

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5382019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2702016

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5502013

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5512012

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3942018

Popularity Rankings for Ibrahim in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#112021#152022#132023

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#132022#152023#252024

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#432020#492021#622022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#512020#522021#452022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#642020#802021#742022

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#882022#922023#1082024

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#942019#982020#1022021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#992019#1272022#1092023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1162021#1122022#2242023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1812021#1612022#1122023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1682020#1382021#1532022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2272020#1812021#1442022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1782021#1622022#1482023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2692017#2992018#1832021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2442021#1842022#2032023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3262021#3292022#2032023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4252020#3532021#2712022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4742018#4052019#3382021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4272020#4002021#3502022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3902009#3872010#3922020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ibrahim a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ibrahim is generally considered a boys’ name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ibrahim

Ibrahim in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ibrahim Pasha (Ottoman Statesman, 1493–1536): A grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, playing a crucial role in the administration.
  • Ibrahim Rugova (Politician, 1944–2006): The first President of Kosovo, known for his non-violent resistance to Yugoslav rule.
  • Ibrahim Ferrer (Musician, 1927–2005): A Cuban singer and member of the Buena Vista Social Club, famous for his contributions to Cuban music.
  • Ibrahim Babangida (Military Leader, 1941–20024): A former military head of state of Nigeria who ruled from 1985 to 1993.
  • Ibrahim Afellay (Footballer, 1986): A Dutch professional footballer who played for clubs like PSV, Barcelona, and Stoke City.
  • Ibrahim ("The Kite Runner," 2003 Novel): A character in Khaled Hosseini's novel who plays a minor but pivotal role in the protagonist's journey.
  • Ibrahim Ali ("Ibrahim," 2013 Film): The main character in a French drama film that tells the story of a young man's struggles in a tough neighborhood.
  • Ibrahim Demirci ("Istanbul Under My Wings," 1996 Film): A character in this Turkish historical drama about the Ottoman Empire's conquest of Constantinople.
  • Ibrahim ("The Physician," 2013 Film): A character in the film adaptation of Noah Gordon's novel about a young man seeking medical knowledge in Persia.
  • Ibrahim Hyderi Village (Sindh, Pakistan): A village in Malir District, known for its fishing community and coastal lifestyle.
  • Ibrahim Khalil Town (Dohuk, Iraq): A town in the Dohuk Governorate, characterized by its historical significance and vibrant local culture.
  • Masjid Ibrahim Mosque (Hong Kong, China): A prominent mosque located in the Yau Tsim Mong District, serving as a key place of worship for the local Muslim community.

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