Ibrahima
Ibrahima is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Ibrahima is a prominent West African form of the name Abraham. Derived ultimately from Hebrew roots, it carries the classical meaning of 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude'. In the United States, it is a moderately used name primarily given within West African diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,098 babies in the United States have been named Ibrahima since 1880. It ranks #3591 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- NY (85.3 %)
- OH (12.4 %)
- GA (1.3 %)
- MD (1.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 361 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Famous people named Ibrahima
- Ibrahima Konaté: professional athlete, footballer
- Ibrahima Diallo: professional athlete, footballer
Fun facts
- Ibrahima is the standard West African French-orthography adaptation of the Arabic name Ibrahim.
- It shares the same ancient Semitic root as the English name Abraham.