| Ibrahim | Ali | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Arabic form of Abraham | Exalted, noble |
| Origin | arabic | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ib-raa-HEEM | AH-lee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1954 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 2025 (939) | 2022 (1,124) |
| In 2025 | 939 | 1,116 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Ibrahim | Ali |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4,740 | 6,347 |
| 2010s | 6,877 | 9,865 |
| 2000s | 3,658 | 7,735 |
| 1990s | 1,638 | 5,140 |
| 1980s | 669 | 2,846 |
| 1970s | 284 | 1,733 |
| 1960s | 36 | 408 |
| 1950s | 5 | 166 |
| 1940s | 0 | 65 |
| 1930s | 0 | 50 |
| 1920s | 0 | 23 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
The Arabic form of the prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes'. The Arabic form does not derive from a native Arabic root; Ibrahim is revered as a patriarch and prophet in Islam.
Ali means “exalted,” “noble” or “sublime” in Arabic.
Ali is more popular than Ibrahim today: about 1,116 US babies were given the name Ali in 2025, compared with 939 named Ibrahim.
Ibrahim means Arabic form of Abraham (arabic origin), while Ali means Exalted, noble (Arabic origin).
In US records, Ibrahim first appears in 1954 and Ali in 1914, so Ali has the longer recorded history.