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Kobie

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: -ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Friendly and modern: Kobie pets Jacob — 'supplanter' — with an -ie. Warm, sporty, and cool (a Kobe echo).
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
Meaning-ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5738 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019712025

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

Kobie is an -ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel' (and echoing Kobe Bryant, named for Kobe beef; routes layered, which we note). A friendly, sporty name; the -ie styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, supplanter at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Koby/Kobe is a pet form of Jacob ('supplanter, holder of the heel', Hebrew) — and echoes Kobe Bryant (and Kobe beef); Kobie is an -ie spelling, warm and sporty.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Jacob — root etymology

Variations

KobyKobeCoby

Nicknames

Kobe

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If you like Kobie…

Koby— a fellow spelling
Kobe— the Kobe it echoes
Coby— a companion spelling
Jacoby— another Jacob-derived name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kobie mean?

Kobie pets Jacob — Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the heel' (and echoes Kobe); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kobie?

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

Is Kobie a boy or girl name?

Kobie is a boy's name.

How popular is Kobie?

Kobie is a rare name in the U.S.

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