UK boy's name
Ibrahiim
Father of many, leader of nations.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ibrahiim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ibrahiim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2017. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Ibrahiim. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ibrahiim ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 boys were registered as Ibrahiim.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ibrahiim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Ibrahiim mean?
The name Ibrahiim is of Arabic origin, derived from the Semitic root "brh" which means "revered" or "father of many". It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Abraham, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The name gained widespread prominence through the major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where the figure of Abraham (Ibrahiim in Arabic) is revered as a prophet and patriarch.
In the Islamic tradition, Ibrahiim is considered one of the most significant prophets, known for his unwavering belief in the one true God. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is associated with stories of faith, obedience, and sacrifice. The Quran recounts Ibrahiim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) upon God's command, a pivotal event in Islamic belief.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ibrahiim can be traced back to ancient times, with references found in various historical texts and religious scriptures. In the Bible, Abraham is depicted as the father of the Israelites and a central figure in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The name is also mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Throughout history, there have been numerous notable figures named Ibrahiim, including:
1. Ibrahiim ibn Adham (718-782 CE), a renowned Muslim ascetic and Sufi mystic from Balkh (modern-day Afghanistan). 2. Ibrahiim al-Fazari (725-806 CE), an influential Muslim scholar and theologian from Kufa (modern-day Iraq). 3. Ibrahiim al-Nazzam (775-845 CE), a prominent Islamic philosopher and theologian from Basra (modern-day Iraq). 4. Ibrahiim al-Qurtubi (1214-1273 CE), a renowned Andalusian Muslim scholar and jurist from Cordoba (modern-day Spain). 5. Ibrahiim Pasha (1789-1848), an Ottoman-Egyptian military commander and ruler of Egypt, known for his modernization efforts.
The name Ibrahiim has remained popular across various cultures and regions influenced by Islam, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It continues to hold significant religious and cultural significance, serving as a reminder of the revered prophet and the values of faith, obedience, and sacrifice associated with his life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ibrahiim over time
The chart below shows babies named Ibrahiim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ibrahiim, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ibrahiim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ibrahiim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4185 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ibrahiim
- 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
Ibrahiim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ibrahiim in the UK right now?
In 2017, Ibrahiim was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ibrahiim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Ibrahiim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ibrahiim?
Father of many, leader of nations.
How many people are called Ibrahiim in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Ibrahiim across the 5 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.