Ibrahiim
Father of many, leader of nations.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ibrahiim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ibrahiim today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ibrahiim births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ibrahiim. 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 Ibrahiim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ibrahiim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,895
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Ibrahiim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibrahiim 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 Ibrahiim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ibrahiim
The name Ibrahiim is of Arabic origin, derived from the Semitic root "brh" which means "revered" or "father of many". It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Abraham, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The name gained widespread prominence through the major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where the figure of Abraham (Ibrahiim in Arabic) is revered as a prophet and patriarch.
In the Islamic tradition, Ibrahiim is considered one of the most significant prophets, known for his unwavering belief in the one true God. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is associated with stories of faith, obedience, and sacrifice. The Quran recounts Ibrahiim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) upon God's command, a pivotal event in Islamic belief.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ibrahiim can be traced back to ancient times, with references found in various historical texts and religious scriptures. In the Bible, Abraham is depicted as the father of the Israelites and a central figure in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The name is also mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Throughout history, there have been numerous notable figures named Ibrahiim, including:
1. Ibrahiim ibn Adham (718-782 CE), a renowned Muslim ascetic and Sufi mystic from Balkh (modern-day Afghanistan).
2. Ibrahiim al-Fazari (725-806 CE), an influential Muslim scholar and theologian from Kufa (modern-day Iraq).
3. Ibrahiim al-Nazzam (775-845 CE), a prominent Islamic philosopher and theologian from Basra (modern-day Iraq).
4. Ibrahiim al-Qurtubi (1214-1273 CE), a renowned Andalusian Muslim scholar and jurist from Cordoba (modern-day Spain).
5. Ibrahiim Pasha (1789-1848), an Ottoman-Egyptian military commander and ruler of Egypt, known for his modernization efforts.
The name Ibrahiim has remained popular across various cultures and regions influenced by Islam, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It continues to hold significant religious and cultural significance, serving as a reminder of the revered prophet and the values of faith, obedience, and sacrifice associated with his life.
People
Ibrahiim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ibrahiim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ibrahiim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ibrahiim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ibrahiim 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 Ibrahiim a common name?
We classify Ibrahiim 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 Ibrahiim most popular?
The single biggest year for Ibrahiim was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ibrahiim is about 8 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 Ibrahiim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ibrahiim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ibrahiim 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 Ibrahiim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ibrahiim 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 Ibrahiim 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 share the name Ibrahiim?
You can see how many people have the name Ibrahiim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.