Kobie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-bee /ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: -ie spelling of Koby — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and modern: Kobie pets Jacob (via Koby) — 'supplanter'. Sweet, breezy, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumHebrew

Meaning-ie spelling of Koby — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#4818 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 438

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

Kobie is an -ie spelling of Koby — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'. A sweet, friendly name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, supplanter at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Koby pets Jacob, 'supplanter' (Hebrew Yaakov) — Kobie is a soft -ie spelling, used for both sexes; sweet and breezy.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Jacob — root etymology

Variations

KobyKobiCoby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kobie mean?

Kobie pets Jacob (via Koby) — 'supplanter'.

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 used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kobie?

Kobie is rare for girls in the U.S.