Ibrahim
/ʔib.raː.ˈhiːm/
Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham. The traditional interpretation is “father of a multitude” or “father of many nations,” from the Hebrew elements av (“father”) and hamon (“multitude”).
In the Quran, Ibrahim is one of the most revered prophets, considered the patriarch of monotheism. His story parallels the biblical Abraham: willingness to sacrifice his son, construction of the Kaaba in Mecca, and his covenant with God.
Ibrahim ranked No. 359 in 2024 with 922 births — its debut year on the US chart and currently its peak, reflecting growth in Muslim-majority immigrant communities and in African American Muslim families.
What the name Ibrahim means
The name has been among the most popular boys’ names in much of the Arab world, Turkey, Indonesia, and among Muslim communities globally for centuries. Its US adoption tracks immigration from these regions.
Three syllables — ib-rah-HEEM — require the emphasis on the final syllable, which differs from Abraham’s stress pattern. English speakers often shorten to IB-ra-him.
Parents in Muslim families who prefer the Quranic form over Abraham consistently choose Ibrahim. It carries the full weight of Quranic heritage and is widely understood across Muslim communities.
Related forms include Abraham (Hebrew and English), Avraham (Hebrew), Ibrahem, and Ebrahim (Persian). All refer to the same patriarch across different language traditions.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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