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UK boy's name

Ibraheem

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ibraheem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ibraheem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #398, with 102 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 140 births.

This profile covers 2,384 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 73% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 2,422 living people in the UK are called Ibraheem. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ibraheem ranked #398 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 102 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 140 boys were registered as Ibraheem.
  • Ibraheem ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #522 in 2022.
  • About 2,422 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ibraheem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#398

2024

Births in 2024

102

Latest year

Peak year

2014

140 births

Estimated living

2,422

2026

Meaning

What does Ibraheem mean?

The name Ibraheem is derived from the Arabic name Ibrahim, which is a Quranic name tracing its roots to the ancient Hebrew name Avraham. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "av" meaning father and "hamon" meaning multitude, forming the phrase "father of many".

The name Ibraheem has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was borne by the biblical patriarch Abraham, who is regarded as a prophet in Islam as well. He is revered as the progenitor of the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Arabic form Ibrahim is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, often in reference to Prophet Abraham.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Ibraheem is Ibrahim ibn Adham, who lived during the 8th century CE. He was a Muslim saint and ascetic who renounced his wealth and status as a prince to live a life of simplicity and devotion to God. His life and teachings had a profound impact on Sufism, a mystical tradition within Islam.

Another notable figure is Ibraheem Al-Fazari, a 9th century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works influenced the development of these disciplines in the Islamic world.

In the 12th century, Ibraheem ibn Yahya al-Naqqash was a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. He is considered one of the greatest calligraphers in Islamic history and is renowned for his mastery of the Naskh and Thuluth scripts.

During the 13th century, Ibraheem ibn Muhammad al-Fazari was a notable Arab philosopher and logician. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Aleppo and Damascus, and his works had a significant impact on the development of Arabic logic and philosophy.

In the 19th century, Ibraheem Al-Arees was a prominent Palestinian poet and scholar from Jerusalem. He was known for his poetic contributions to the Arabic literary canon and his efforts in preserving and promoting Palestinian culture and heritage.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ibraheem, showcasing its rich heritage and significance across various fields and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ibraheem over time

The chart below shows babies named Ibraheem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ibraheem, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 102 births in 2024, compared with 140 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ibraheem
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Decades

Ibraheem by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ibraheem 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 #424 476 5
2010s #369 1,179 10
2000s #467 607 10
1990s #588 122 4

Geography

Where Ibraheem is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ibraheem. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Ibraheem ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #522 in 2022.

Scotland
5

Across the UK

Ibraheem in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#522 in 2022

13 years of NRS records, 54 total registered

Related

Names similar to Ibraheem

FAQ

Ibraheem: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ibraheem in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ibraheem was ranked #398 for boys in England and Wales, with 102 births registered.

When was Ibraheem most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 140 babies registered as Ibraheem in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ibraheem?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "father of many".

How many people are called Ibraheem in the UK?

A total of 2,384 babies have been registered as Ibraheem across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 54 more in Scotland.

Where is Ibraheem most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Ibraheem ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #522 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.