Kobi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KO-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: Holder of the heelMedium

In 30 seconds: Kobi is given here as a Bengali name meaning 'holder of the heel.' That meaning links it to the wider family of Jacob names.

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Origin MediumBengali

MeaningHolder of the heel

U.S. rank (2024)#2638 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births66 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

The sense 'holder of the heel' traces back to the story behind Jacob, and Kobi appears here as a Bengali form carrying that meaning for a girl. Related forms in its family include Koby, Kobby, and Yacoub, all reaching back to the same root. The spelling Kobi keeps it short, soft, and easy to say.

As a brisk two-syllable name, Kobi crosses easily between cultures and works for either a son or a daughter. Its connection to the Jacob line gives it depth behind a casual sound.

Did you know? Kobi is a spelling variant of Coby, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'holder of the heel' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Kobi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

KobbyJakeJebKobyYacoub

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kobi mean?

Kobi is usually explained as meaning 'holder of the heel' and is most often linked with Bengali tradition.

How do you pronounce Kobi?

It's commonly said KO-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/.

Is Kobi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kobi is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kobi?

In 2024, Kobi ranked #2638 in the U.S. for girls, with 66 births recorded.