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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kobi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kobey|Kobichimdi
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kobi

◈

KOH-bee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1677
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1677
Popularity score: 25
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1677 in 2024
5yr
+134 ranks
Velocity
+134
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Girl
#2638
Popularity score: 20
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1949 in 2021
5yr
+194 ranks
Velocity
+194
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1677 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Kobi

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1677

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2638 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Kobi

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2638

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+134 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kobi is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewModernIsraeliUnisex2-syllableMeaningfulContemporaryShortNickname-style
Character
creative spiritloyal heartadaptable naturethoughtful presencequiet strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kobis

athleticdeterminedprofessionaldefensiveversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Kobi is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1677 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +134 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1677 · rare
Kobi at a Glance
Meaning:My father is brightness/fame. A diminutive of Jacob (Yaakov) combining 'ab' (father) and 'bi' (my), modernized as an independent name in Israel.
Language root:Hebrew · Modern Israeli
Peak rank:#1677 in 2024
5yr change:+134 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1677 · Girl #2638
Notable bearers
Kobi Simmons
Professional basketball player
Kobi Campbell
Professional athlete
Kobi Ryan
Musician and performer
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kobi illustration
Name Intelligence
Kobi · Overview
Summary

Kobi is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1677 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kobi scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 134 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Kobi carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kobi is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kobi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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