Ibrahim
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Arabic / Hebrew / Indonesian / Malay / Turkish ◈ 3 syllables
"Father of Multitude"

From Arabic / Hebrew / Indonesian / Malay / Turkish

Ibrahim means father of many — the Arabic form of Abraham, from the Hebrew. Ibrahim IS how 1.8 billion Muslims say Abraham — the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam. The most universally important person across three religions. Three syllables of the father of three religions, 1.8 billion speakers, and the Arabic patriarch who is father of many.

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Ibrahim at a glance
MeaningFather of Multitude
OriginArabic / Hebrew / Indonesian / Malay / Turkish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#409
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Why parents love Ibrahim
  • Ibrahim IS the Arabic Abraham — father of THREE religions.
  • 1.8 billion Muslims know this form.
  • Three syllables with a powerful, Arabic sound: ib-rah-HEEM.
  • The meaning father of many is the most foundational.
  • The most universally important person.
The vibe of Ibrahim
father of manyArabicAbrahamHebrewthree religions1.8 billionpatriarchIslamuniversal
Origin & history of Ibrahim
Hebrew Abraham Arabic Ibrahim
1
Arabic / Hebrew / Indonesian / Malay / Turkish roots
Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham — father of Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam. 1.8 billion Muslims know this form.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic form; Quranic tradition.
3
Today
Ibrahim remains a beloved choice, ranking #409 in the US. 16,966 babies have been named Ibrahim since 1954.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
How popular is Ibrahim?
2024 peak year
Ibrahim has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #409, with about 774 babies named Ibrahim each year. In 2024, 922 babies received the name (ranked #359). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 16,966.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
922 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #359)
774 Avg. per year
(last decade)
7,740 Total registrations
last 10 years
16,966 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #409) Popular
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Numerology of Ibrahim
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Ibrahim's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — three-religion humanitarianism. People named Ibrahim tend to be powerful, foundational, and gifted at being the father of entire religions.

Father of THREE religions
1.8-billion
Arabic-Abraham
Patriarch-universal
Most-foundational
I9
B2
R9
A1
H8
I9
M4
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
Personality of Ibrahim
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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