Ibraaheem
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ibraaheem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ibraaheem today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ibraaheem births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ibraaheem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ibraaheem with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ibraaheem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,028
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Ibraaheem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibraaheem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ibraaheem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ibraaheem
The name Ibraaheem has its origins in the Semitic languages and is derived from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (Avraham). It is a name of great antiquity, tracing its roots back to the ancient Near East and the Levant region. The Hebrew name is thought to be derived from the ancient words "av" meaning "father" and "rahaam" meaning "multitude" or "many", suggesting the meaning "father of many" or "leader of many".
Ibraaheem is perhaps most famously associated with the biblical and Quranic figure of Abraham, known as Ibraaheem in the Islamic tradition. In the religious texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abraham is regarded as a patriarchal figure and a prophet, revered for his unwavering faith and obedience to God. The name Ibraaheem is mentioned numerous times in these sacred scriptures, cementing its historical and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ibraaheem can be found in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur, where a cuneiform tablet from around 2000 BCE mentions an individual by that name. Throughout history, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Ibraaheem al-Nazzaam (777-835 CE), an influential Islamic theologian and philosopher from Basra, Iraq, known for his contributions to the Mu'tazili school of thought.
2. Ibraaheem ibn Adham (718-782 CE), a renowned Islamic ascetic and Sufi from Balkh, Afghanistan, who renounced worldly possessions and embraced a life of spiritual devotion.
3. Ibraaheem al-Fazari (724-806 CE), a prominent Islamic jurist and scholar from Kufa, Iraq, who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
4. Ibraaheem al-Mawsili (742-804 CE), a celebrated Arab singer and musician from Mosul, Iraq, who is credited with developing and refining the classical Arabic maqam system of music.
5. Ibraaheem ibn Sinan (908-946 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist from Khuzestan, Iran, known for his contributions to the study of optics and the development of the first laws of motion in medieval physics.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Ibraaheem, reflecting its widespread use and prominence across various cultures and regions over the centuries.
People
Ibraaheem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ibraaheem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ibraaheem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ibraaheem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ibraaheem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ibraaheem a common name?
We classify Ibraaheem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ibraaheem most popular?
The single biggest year for Ibraaheem was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ibraaheem is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ibraaheem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ibraaheem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ibraaheem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ibraaheem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ibraaheem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ibraaheem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ibraaheem?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.