Boy name · Hebrew
Ibrahim
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: father of many nationsIbrahim is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "father of many nations". It is used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Indian.
- Meaning
- Father of many nations
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- ib-rah-HEEM
Meaning and origin of Ibrahim
As a boy's name, Ibrahim comes from Hebrew and means "father of many nations". It is used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Indian.
Say it ib-rah-HEEM. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Ibrahim is also a surname: the 1,338th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 25,717 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ibrahim on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ibrahim on 3 lists.
“Father of many; the Arabic form of Abraham.”
From Arabic names, names of prophets in the Quran
“Father of many; Hebrew. Arabic form of Abraham. Say ib-rah-HEEM”
From Classic boy names, classic boy names from around the world
“Father of many; Hebrew. Arabic form of Abraham. Say ib-rah-HEEM”
From Old man names, grandpa names from around the world
How popular is Ibrahim?
- US rank in 2025
- #351
- 939 babies, 550 per million boys
- Best rank
- #351 in 2025
- 939 babies that year
- Babies since 1954
- At least 17,907
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
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| 1930s | 0 per million |
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| 1950s | 0 per million |
| 1960s | 2 per million |
| 1970s | 17 per million |
| 1980s | 36 per million |
| 1990s | 84 per million |
| 2000s | 183 per million |
| 2010s | 366 per million |
| 2020s | 457 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #394 | #390 | #402 | #383 | #441 | #456 | #419 | #412 | #359 | #351 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Ibrahim
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AvrahamFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- AbrahamFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
- AbigailMy father is joy (Hebrew, girl)
- AbnerMy father is light (Hebrew, boy)
- AbramHigh father (Hebrew, boy)
- BramFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
- CleopatraGlory of the father (Greek, girl)
- AbaigealMy father is joy (Hebrew, girl)
- AbeFather of many (Hebrew, boy)
- AbihailMy father is strength (Hebrew, unisex)
Middle names for Ibrahim
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
Ibrahim: common questions
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim comes from Hebrew and means "father of many nations".
Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?
Ibrahim is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Ibrahim come from?
Ibrahim comes from Hebrew and means "father of many nations". Today it is used in Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Indian.
How do you pronounce Ibrahim?
Say ib-rah-HEEM. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Ibrahim?
Ibrahim ranked #351 in the US in 2025, with 939 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ibrahim?
Forms of Ibrahim with the same meaning and origin include Avraham (Hebrew).
What middle names go with Ibrahim?
Middle names that flow well with Ibrahim include Cedar, Drake, Elton, Glenn and Heath. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.