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Ibrahim

Boy name · 468 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ibrahim: 468 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 40 births in 2025.

Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, a name rooted in the Hebrew *Avraham*, traditionally interpreted as "father of many" or "father of a multitude." It carries profound religious significance as the name of the revered patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and especially Islam, where Ibrahim is a major prophet. Famous bearers include the former Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, known for his audacious talent, and Ibrahim Pasha, the 19th-century Ottoman general and ruler of Egypt. The name also appears in place names such as the Egyptian city of Port Ibrahim.

Boy 32 of 52 years

Peak year
202540 babies
Latest (2025)
#12340 babies
Total births
468since 1989
5-year trend
▲ 20%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 40
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).