
The short answer
Ibrahim is a masculine name used in Arabic and Malay. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Arabic form of Abraham, also used in several other languages. This form appears in the Quran." It ranked #351 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, arabic form of Abraham, also used in several other languages. This form appears in the Quran. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Malay, Indonesian, Pashto and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ibrahim ranked #351 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #351 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ibrahim a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: arabic form of Abraham, also used in several other languages.
Is Ibrahim a popular name?
Ibrahim ranked #351 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ibrahim a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ibrahim appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ibrahim — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.