Ibraheem
Ibraheem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Father of many or father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Ibraheem is a variant transcription of Ibrahim, the Arabic form of the biblical name Abraham. It holds great significance across Islamic tradition as the name of the revered patriarch and prophet. In the United States, it is a recognizable traditional name used consistently within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,599 babies in the United States have been named Ibraheem since 1880. It ranks #3159 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1605.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.1 %)
- CA (24 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- NJ (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 444 |
| 2010-2019 | 597 |
| 2020-2029 | 322 |
Famous people named Ibraheem
- Ibraheem Youssef: Designer, Illustrator
Nicknames
Ibby, Ibro
Fun facts
- The double 'e' spelling helps native English speakers approximate the long vowel sound of the original Arabic name.
- It honors the Islamic prophet Abraham, who is considered an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.