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Cobi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/Medium

Meaning: Cobi is a variant of Coby or Jacobi, pet forms tied to Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('supplanter; holder of the heel'). It reads as unisex and leans a little to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly short name: Cobi ties to Jacob, 'supplanter' (said 'KOH-bee'). Unisex, with a slight boy lean.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningCobi is a variant of Coby or Jacobi, pet forms tied to Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('supplanter; holder of the heel'). It reads as unisex and leans a little to boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#11294 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119682024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cobi is a variant of Coby or Jacobi, pet forms of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('supplanter; holder of the heel'). It reads as unisex, with a mild boy lean (said 'KOH-bee').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Short, friendly, and modern.

Did you know? Cobi is a breezy pet form linked to Jacob ('holder of the heel') — a warm, unisex short name that leans a touch to boys. Said 'KOH-bee'.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cobi — Variant of Coby/Jacobi; from Jacob

Variations

CobyKobiJacobi

Nicknames

CobBee

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Coby— the base name Cobi varies
Kobi— a like phonetic Coby spelling
Jacobi— a fuller Jacob-rooted cousin
Toby— a similar short unisex -by name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cobi mean?

Cobi is a variant of Coby/Jacobi, tied to Jacob ('supplanter; holder of the heel').

How do you pronounce Cobi?

It's said KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cobi a boy or girl name?

Here Cobi is used as a girl's name; it is unisex and leans a little to boys.

How popular is Cobi?

Cobi is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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