Rising since 2016, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Brahim since 1976
Babies named Brahim per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Brahim, recorded in the U.S. since 1976, is an Arabic variant of Ibrahim and ultimately Abraham. In 2025 it ranked 4,139th, with a 1-in-68,323 birth rate, showing a rising trajectory since 2016 and reaching its highest rank in 2024. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its appeal among families with Arabic heritage. While less common than its root form Ibrahim, Brahim carries the same profound significance as the patriarch revered in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Brahim is a variant of Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham. Derived from the Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude,' it is a central figure in the Quran as a prophet and patriarch. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Brahim is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Brahim” around the world
Where Brahim lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brah, Brim
Sibling names for Brahim
Names that share Brahim's style, for a brother or sister.
