Ibrahim first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Ibrahim has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Ibrahim

A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".

Popularity of Ibrahim by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Ibrahim is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 922 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ibrahim.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20249220
20237740
20227620
20216640
20206730
20198200
20187910
20178150
20168160
20156990
20146490
20136310
20125490
20115750
20105310
20094650
20084280
20074350
20064170
20053850
20043790
20033410
20022840
20012690
20002550
19992290
19981770
19971900
19962050
19951570
19941520
19931560
19921110
19911200
19901390
1989890
1988880
1987610
1986720
1985660
1984520
1983610
1982640
1981620
1980530
1979610
1978400
1977280
1976270
1975400

The history of the first name Ibrahim

Ibrahim is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, which means "father of many" or "father of multitudes". It is the Arabic form of the name Abraham, the biblical patriarch revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The name Ibrahim has its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region and can be traced back to the time of the patriarch Abraham, who is believed to have lived around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is also found in the Bible.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ibrahim is in the Quran, where it is used to refer to the prophet Abraham. The Quran mentions Ibrahim as a prominent figure in Islamic history, describing him as a friend of God and a messenger of monotheism.

Throughout history, there have been many notable individuals named Ibrahim. One of the most famous was Ibrahim ibn Adham (718-782 CE), a famous Muslim ascetic and Sufi who renounced his wealth and royal status to pursue a life of spiritual devotion.

Another notable figure was Ibrahim al-Fazari (725-806 CE), a prominent Muslim jurist and scholar who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 12th century, Ibrahim ibn Yahya al-Naqqash (1165-1226) was a renowned Muslim scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and astrology.

Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and viceroy of Egypt who played a crucial role in modernizing and strengthening the country during his rule.

More recently, Ibrahim Al-Daouri (1929-1998) was an Iraqi poet and writer who was highly regarded for his contributions to Arabic literature.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ibrahim, reflecting its deep roots in various cultures and its enduring popularity across different eras.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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