Ibrahima
Meaningform of Abraham · Wolof
Ibrahima is an African boy name meaning “form of Abraham”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ibrahima would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationIbrahima peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Ibrahima you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ibrahima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 38,760 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIbrahima first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ibrahimas? Head to New York, where it's the #620 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ibrahima
Ibrahima is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Abraham”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Ibrahima
What does the name Ibrahima mean?
Ibrahima means “form of Abraham” and comes from Wolof.
What is the origin of the name Ibrahima?
Ibrahima is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ibrahima a boy or girl name?
Ibrahima is a boy name. In 2025, 44 US boys were named Ibrahima.
How popular is the name Ibrahima?
Ibrahima ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #2,046. Over the last five years it has climbed 737 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Ibrahima?
Ibrahima is an African boy name meaning “form of Abraham”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.