UK boy's name
Ibraaheem
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ibraaheem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ibraaheem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 11 births.
This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 102 living people in the UK are called Ibraaheem. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ibraaheem ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 11 boys were registered as Ibraaheem.
- • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ibraaheem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
11 births
Estimated living
102
2026
Meaning
What does Ibraaheem mean?
The name Ibraaheem has its origins in the Semitic languages and is derived from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (Avraham). It is a name of great antiquity, tracing its roots back to the ancient Near East and the Levant region. The Hebrew name is thought to be derived from the ancient words "av" meaning "father" and "rahaam" meaning "multitude" or "many", suggesting the meaning "father of many" or "leader of many".
Ibraaheem is perhaps most famously associated with the biblical and Quranic figure of Abraham, known as Ibraaheem in the Islamic tradition. In the religious texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abraham is regarded as a patriarchal figure and a prophet, revered for his unwavering faith and obedience to God. The name Ibraaheem is mentioned numerous times in these sacred scriptures, cementing its historical and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ibraaheem can be found in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur, where a cuneiform tablet from around 2000 BCE mentions an individual by that name. Throughout history, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Ibraaheem al-Nazzaam (777-835 CE), an influential Islamic theologian and philosopher from Basra, Iraq, known for his contributions to the Mu'tazili school of thought.
2. Ibraaheem ibn Adham (718-782 CE), a renowned Islamic ascetic and Sufi from Balkh, Afghanistan, who renounced worldly possessions and embraced a life of spiritual devotion.
3. Ibraaheem al-Fazari (724-806 CE), a prominent Islamic jurist and scholar from Kufa, Iraq, who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
4. Ibraaheem al-Mawsili (742-804 CE), a celebrated Arab singer and musician from Mosul, Iraq, who is credited with developing and refining the classical Arabic maqam system of music.
5. Ibraaheem ibn Sinan (908-946 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist from Khuzestan, Iran, known for his contributions to the study of optics and the development of the first laws of motion in medieval physics.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Ibraaheem, reflecting its widespread use and prominence across various cultures and regions over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ibraaheem over time
The chart below shows babies named Ibraaheem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ibraaheem, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibraaheem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ibraaheem 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 | #4491 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3609 | 33 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2652 | 47 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2035 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ibraaheem
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Ibraaheem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ibraaheem in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ibraaheem was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ibraaheem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 11 babies registered as Ibraaheem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ibraaheem?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".
How many people are called Ibraaheem in the UK?
A total of 103 babies have been registered as Ibraaheem across the 20 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.