How to say it
ib · ra · HIM
ˌɪb.rɑˈhiːm
Masculine
Ibrahim
Father of multitudes
What it means
The Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of many.'
Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes.' Ibrahim is one of the most revered prophets in Islam, the patriarch who appears across the Quran, which makes the name one of the most widely used in the Muslim world, from West Africa to Southeast Asia. It carries deep shared heritage with the biblical Abraham. Ibi and Bram serve as shorts.
How to spell Ibrahim
The standard spelling is Ibrahim. Common variants include Ibraheem, Ebrahim, Brahim, but Ibrahim is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #351 in 2025, currently #351 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
The Arabic Abraham; among the most common names across the Muslim world.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Ibrahim the prophet Abraham as revered in Islam
Spelling variants
- Ibraheem
- Ebrahim
- Brahim
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Common questions
- What does the name Ibrahim mean?
- The Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of many.'
- What does Ibrahim mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Ibrahim means "Father of multitudes." Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes.' Ibrahim is one of the most revered prophets in Islam, the patriarch who appears across the Quran, which makes the name one of the most widely used in the Muslim world, from West Africa to Southeast Asia. It carries deep shared heritage with the biblical Abraham. Ibi and Bram serve as shorts.
- How do you pronounce Ibrahim?
- Ibrahim is pronounced ˌɪb.rɑˈhiːm. Say it as ib-ra-HIM, with the stress on the "him" syllable.
- How do you spell Ibrahim?
- The standard spelling is Ibrahim. Common spelling variants include Ibraheem, Ebrahim, Brahim.
- Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?
- Ibrahim is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Ibrahim?
- Ibrahim ranked #351 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.