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Kenobi

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Pronounced keh-NOH-bee /kɛˈnoʊ.bi/Medium

Meaning: A coined pop-culture name, from Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi master in the Star Wars films; it has no traditional meaning; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A Star Wars surname: Kenobi. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'keh-NOH-bee').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA coined pop-culture name, from Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi master in the Star Wars films; it has no traditional meaning; we note the pop-culture link

U.S. rank (2024)#8012 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kenobi is a coined pop-culture name, from Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi master in the Star Wars films; it has no traditional meaning (we note the pop-culture link). A bold, modern name (said 'keh-NOH-bee').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-Star-Wars-name, and bold.

Did you know? Kenobi is a coined pop-culture name, from Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi master of the Star Wars films — a bold, modern name with no traditional meaning (we note the pop-culture link; said 'keh-NOH-bee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Kenobi — pop-culture link noted

Variations

KenobyObiwan

Nicknames

KenObi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenobi mean?

Kenobi is a coined pop-culture name from Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars); it has no traditional meaning, so we flag it. We note the pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Kenobi?

It's said keh-NOH-bee /kɛˈnoʊ.bi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kenobi a boy or girl name?

Kenobi is a boy's name.

How popular is Kenobi?

Kenobi is a very rare name in the U.S.