Ibrahim
Ibrahim is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “father of multitudes, exalted father.” It ranked #351 in the United States in 2025. Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, revered as the patriarch of monotheism shared by Islam, Christianity, and…
how do you pronounce Ibrahim?
ib-rah-HEEM
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what does Ibrahim mean?
The name Ibrahim means “father of multitudes, exalted father.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, revered as the patriarch of monotheism shared by Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. In Islam, Ibrahim is called 'Khalilullah' (Friend of God) and is associated with the building of the Kaaba. The Hajj pilgrimage commemorates his willingness to sacrifice his son.
where does the name Ibrahim come from?
Wikipedia identifies Ibrahim as the Arabic form of Abraham, the patriarch shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and notes it is a common given name and surname among both Muslims and Arab Christians. The "father of multitudes, exalted father" gloss given elsewhere isn't spelled out by this source.
the history of Ibrahim
The same source adds that, when used as a surname, Ibrahim likely indicates Jewish origin — a detail distinct from its far more common use today as a Muslim and Arab Christian given name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #351 |
| 2024 | #359 |
| 2023 | #412 |
| 2022 | #419 |
| 2021 | #456 |
| 2020 | #441 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Ibrahim?
- Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (patriarch of the Abrahamic faiths)
- Ibrahim Maalouf (French-Lebanese jazz trumpeter)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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