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Kobey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈko.bi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kobe, variously a Japanese place-name ('god's door') and a form of Jacob ('supplanter'); popularized by basketball star Kobe Bryant; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Kobe: Kobey is a crisp name. Warm and modern (said 'KOH-bee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Kobe, variously a Japanese place-name ('god's door') and a form of Jacob ('supplanter'); popularized by basketball star Kobe Bryant; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8621 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 606

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219882025

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

Kobey is a spelling of Kobe, variously a Japanese place-name ('god's door') and a form of Jacob ('supplanter'); popularized by Kobe Bryant (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KOH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Kobe. Rare, a modern name, and crisp.

Did you know? Kobey is a spelling of Kobe, variously a Japanese place-name ('god's door') and a form of Jacob — popularized by basketball star Kobe Bryant — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KOH-bee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kobey — Japanese/Hebrew; spelling of Kobe; routes layered

Variations

KobeKobi

Nicknames

Kob

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Kobi— a fellow spelling
Koby— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kobey mean?

Kobey is a spelling of Kobe, variously a Japanese place-name and a form of Jacob. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kobey?

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

Is Kobey a boy or girl name?

Kobey is a boy's name.

How popular is Kobey?

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

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