Tobi

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Tobi Pronunciation

Tobi is pronounced TOH-bee /ˈtoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: From Yoruba (a short form of names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good'); also a short form of Tobias ('God is good'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: God is good, beautifully doubled: Tobi shortens Yoruba names like Oluwatobi ('God is great') — and the Hebrew Tobias ('God is good'). Warm, faithful, and bright.

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Origin MediumYoruba, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Yoruba (a short form of names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good'); also a short form of Tobias ('God is good'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4168 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Tobi comes from Yoruba — a short form of names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good' — and also serves as a short form of Tobias, from Hebrew, 'God is good' (routes layered, which we note). Warm and faithful.

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and Western families. Rare, God-is-good at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Tobi shortens Yoruba names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good' — and overlaps the Hebrew Tobias, 'God is good'; a happily devout cross-cultural name.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Oluwatobi / Tobias — routes layered

Variations

TobyTobiasOluwatobi

Nicknames

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Toby— a fellow spelling

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Kobi— shares the -bi ending

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Mekhi— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tobi?

Tobi is pronounced TOH-bee (/ˈtoʊ.bi/). Press play above to hear Tobi said aloud.

How do you say Tobi?

Tobi is said TOH-bee (/ˈtoʊ.bi/). Press play above to hear Tobi said aloud.

What does the name Tobi mean?

Tobi shortens Yoruba 'God is great/good' (Oluwatobi) and Hebrew Tobias, 'God is good'; the routes are layered.

Is Tobi a boy or girl name?

Tobi is a boy's name.

How popular is Tobi?

Tobi is a rare name in the U.S.