Kobi
Meaning
diminutive of Jacob/Ya'akov, traditionally 'supplanter'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kobi peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kobi
Most people given the name Kobi in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kobi deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Kobi truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Kobi fits with your family’s names and surname.
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