The baby name Kobbie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KO-bee (English: /ˈkoʊbi/).
Kobbie is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kobbie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KO-bee (English: /ˈkoʊbi/).
Kobbie is Hebrew in Origin.
Kobbie is a modern Anglicized diminutive from the Akan (Twi/Fante) naming tradition of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. It most often shortens Kobina - the Fante form of Kwabena - signifying a male born on Tuesday; in some families, especially in coastal Fante communities, it can also be used for Kofi, the Friday-born male. Thus its underlying meaning is tied to the Akan day-name system that links identity with the weekday of birth.
The spelling Kobbie developed alongside Kobby under English influence in the 20th century and today appears both in Ghana and in the diaspora, where it is sometimes adopted as an independent given name. Related variants include Kobby, Kobe and Kobi; the formal Akan bases are Kobina and Kwabena, with Abena as the feminine Tuesday counterpart and Afua for Friday. The name carries cultural pride and a warm, friendly tone while remaining distinctive.
Kobbie is a rare name. Across 8 countries, we found 24 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #334 | 12 | 8,138 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Kobbie is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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