UK boy's name
Abrahim
Of Semitic origin, meaning "father of many" or "father of multitudes".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abrahim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abrahim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Abrahim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abrahim ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Abrahim.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abrahim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
7 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Abrahim mean?
The name Abrahim has its origins in the Semitic languages of the Middle East, particularly Arabic and Hebrew. It is a variation of the name Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of the Biblical name Abraham. The name can be traced back to ancient times and is deeply rooted in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is considered the founding patriarch of the Israelites and a central figure in the narratives of Genesis. The name is derived from the Hebrew words "av" meaning "father" and "raamah" meaning "exalted" or "high," suggesting the meaning "father of many nations." Abraham's story is recounted in the Quran as well, where he is revered as a prophet and a forefather of the Arab peoples.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abrahim can be found in ancient Mesopotamian inscriptions dating back to the 18th century BCE. These cuneiform texts mention an individual named Abram, which is likely the Akkadian form of the name Abraham.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abrahim or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Abrahim ibn Ya'qub al-Turtushi (fl. 963-965), an Andalusian Muslim traveler and merchant who wrote about his travels in Europe and the Slavic lands.
In the 12th century, Abrahim ibn Ezra (1089-1167) was a renowned Jewish poet, philosopher, and astronomer from Spain. His works, including commentaries on the Bible and philosophical treatises, had a significant influence on Jewish and Christian thought during the Middle Ages.
Another famous bearer of the name was Abrahim Akaky (1524-1598), a Georgian Orthodox Christian scholar and theologian known for his translations of religious texts and his contributions to the development of the Georgian language.
In the 17th century, Abrahim El Masri (1590-1657) was an Egyptian Coptic scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics such as history, theology, and linguistics. His works provided valuable insights into the cultural and religious traditions of Egypt during the Ottoman period.
More recently, Abrahim Khan (1857-1927) was a prominent Indian Muslim leader and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the rights of Muslims in British India.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Abrahim or its variations, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abrahim over time
The chart below shows babies named Abrahim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abrahim, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abrahim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abrahim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4395 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3498 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3040 | 25 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2220 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Abrahim
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abrahim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abrahim in the UK right now?
In 2022, Abrahim was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Abrahim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Abrahim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abrahim?
Of Semitic origin, meaning "father of many" or "father of multitudes".
How many people are called Abrahim in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Abrahim across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.