The nameIbrahima
Ibrahima is a West African form of Ibrahim, the Arabic Abraham.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Ibrahima comes from Abraham, from the Hebrew, "father of many".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In the United States Ibrahima reached 2055th place in 2002.
Famous people named Ibrahima
- Ibrahima Konaté, footballer
Popularity of the name Ibrahima
Ibrahima in the United States
Ibrahima was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 394 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Ibrahima. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Ibrahima in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 37 births a year.
Ibrahima in France
Ibrahima was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,105 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Ibrahima. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ibrahima in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 192 births a year on average, against 130 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Ibrahima
Names from the same generation as Ibrahima, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahima mean?
Ibrahima comes from Abraham, from the Hebrew, "father of many".
What is the origin of the name Ibrahima?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Ibrahima a girl's or a boy's name?
Ibrahima is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ibrahima?
In 2024, Ibrahima was the 2889th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 44 births.
What are the variants of the name Ibrahima?
Variants and related names of Ibrahima include Abraham and Ibrahim.
What are good sibling names for Ibrahima?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Fatou, Aissatou, Kadiatou and Aminata for a sister, Abdoulaye, Mamadou, Ousmane and Nabil for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ibrahima?
Ibrahima Konaté, footballer.