Kobi
Kobi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel; short form of Jacob.
Origin and history
Kobi is a given name of Hebrew origin, commonly functioning as a diminutive of Jacob or Yaakov. It has also gained usage in the United States as a modern phonetic variant inspired by names like Kobe. The name has experienced steady, moderate usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,971 babies in the United States have been named Kobi since 1880. It ranks #2897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1435.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.6 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- FL (14.8 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 290 |
| 2000-2010 | 637 |
| 2010-2019 | 469 |
| 2020-2029 | 502 |
Famous people named Kobi
- Kobi Simmons: Basketball Player
- Kobi Marimi: Singer
Fun facts
- In Israel and Hebrew-speaking communities, Kobi is a traditional short form for Yaakov (Jacob).
- In the United States, its popularity is partly influenced by the phonetic similarity to the iconic name Kobe.