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The baby name Bobbi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOB-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ UK, /ˈbɑbi/ US).

Bobbi is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: BOB-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ UK, /ˈbɑbi/ US)

What is the meaning of the name Bobbi ?

The baby name Bobbi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOB-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ UK, /ˈbɑbi/ US).

Bobbi is English in Origin.

Bobbi is an English pet form of Robert or Roberta, from Old High German Hrodebert (hrod "fame" + beraht "bright"), giving the meaning "bright fame." It is also sometimes used for Barbara, though that link is secondary. The -i ending signals a feminine style, while Bobby remains more unisex; Bobbi is now often bestowed as an independent given name.

In English-speaking countries, Bobbi rose in mid-20th-century use amid the fashion for nickname-names. Notable bearers include makeup artist Bobbi Brown and runner Bobbi Gibb. Variants and spellings include Bobbie, Bobby, Bobbee, and hyphenated forms such as Bobbi-Jo and Bobbi-Sue. Related formal names are Roberta and Barbara, with Robin/Robyn as a medieval diminutive of Robert that feels like a modern offshoot. Bobbi blends easygoing warmth with the enduring "bright fame" heritage.

Bobbi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bobbi

Bobbi Starr Actor · Born 1983 · United States Bobbi Starr is an American actress known for her work in the adult film industry. She gained recognition for her performances and has been a prominent figure in the genre since the early 2000s.

Celebrity babies named Bobbi

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Bobbi Kristina Brown Whitney Houston television actor Bobby Brown singer

Bobbi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
Ireland Boys 2017 #1 743
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Girls 2018 #187 2 1,665
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Girls 2024 #275 11 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
CR Girls 0 #518 15 11,342
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #820 97 8,487
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Girls 0 #906 50 5,933
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #940 13 5,697
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,419 53 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Bobbi is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Ireland
Ireland

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People also ask about Bobbi

Bobbi is predominantly a girl's name.
Bobbi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced BOB-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒbi/ UK, /ˈbɑbi/ US).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bobby, Bobbie, Bob, Robbie and Robbi.
Across languages, Bobbi has these equivalents: Robert (English, male), Roberta (English, female), Roberto (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Rupert/Ruprecht (related Germanic forms).
Yes, very popular — Bobbi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Bobbi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Bobbi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Bobbi are in our database, including Bobbi Starr (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Bobbi for their child, including Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.