Hamzah vs Ibrahima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamzah

Boy #2,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion, strong and steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,940
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham, Hamz

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Ibrahima

Boy #2,896 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Malian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,896
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ibra, Brahim

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Popularity Comparison

Hamzah Rank #2,940
Ibrahima Rank #2,896

Ibrahima is more popular, ranked #2896 vs #2940 for Hamzah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamzah ___

  • Hamzah Ali
  • Hamzah Ibrahim
  • Hamzah Yusuf
  • Hamzah Omar
  • Hamzah Hassan
  • Hamzah Abdullah

Ibrahima ___

  • Ibrahima Sory
  • Ibrahima Oumar
  • Ibrahima Amadou
  • Ibrahima Djibril
  • Ibrahima Mamadou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamzah

Zainab Ibrahim Fatima Omar Maryam

If you choose Ibrahima

Fatoumata Aminata Oumar Djibril Mariama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamzah or Ibrahima more popular?

Ibrahima is more popular, ranked #2896 compared to Hamzah at #2940 in the United States.

What do Hamzah and Ibrahima mean?

Hamzah means "lion, strong and steadfast" (Arabic origin). Ibrahima means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hamzah and Ibrahima boy or girl names?

Hamzah is primarily a boy name. Ibrahima is primarily a boy name.

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