Ibraheem
Boy name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ibraheem: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2011.
Ibraheem is an Arabic name, a transliteration variant of Ibrahim, itself the Arabic form of Abraham, meaning “father of many” or “father of a multitude.” It carries deep significance in Islam as the name of a revered prophet known for his unwavering faith. Notable bearers include Ibraheem Aliyu, a Nigerian footballer who played for the national team, and the early Sufi saint Ibraheem ibn Adham, a prince who renounced his throne for a life of devotion. While no major place is named directly after Ibraheem, the root Ibrahim appears in numerous locations across the Middle East and South Asia. The spelling Ibraheem is particularly common among English-speaking Muslim communities, offering a slightly more phonetic rendering than Ibrahim while retaining the same timeless meaning.
Boy 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20118 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #5225 babies
- Total births
- 54since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y