Kobee

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Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kobe/Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel'; also linked to the Japanese city Kobe; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A supplanter: Kobee spells Kobe/Coby. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Kobe/Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel'; also linked to the Japanese city Kobe; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8030 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 260

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

Kobee is a spelling of Kobe/Coby — a short form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel'; it is also linked to the Japanese city Kobe (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kobe. Rare in this form, a-supplanter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kobe/Coby is a short form of Jacob — Hebrew 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel' — Kobee is a spelling, crisp and modern (also linked to the Japanese city Kobe; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-bee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Kobe — routes layered

Variations

KobeCobyKobie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kobee mean?

Kobee spells Kobe/Coby — a short form of Jacob, Hebrew 'a supplanter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kobee?

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

Is Kobee a boy or girl name?

Kobee is a boy's name.

How popular is Kobee?

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