Kobe Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kobe Overview

Meaning

Supplanter, famous bearer, tortoise/turtle, little forest

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew, Swahili, Japanese, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter,” or from “kanbe” (神戸), translating to “God’s door”

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊ.bi/

Popularity

Kobe has become notable in countries like the USA, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Kobe ranked 418th for boys in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Cool, Modern, Short

Associated Traits

Athletic, charismatic, determined, innovative

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Kobe holds cultural significance in Japan, associated with the city renowned for its beautiful port and cuisine.
A Deep Dive

Kobe Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Coby, Kobi, Colby, Kobean, Kobee

Common Nicknames

Ko, Bee, Kobs, Koby, KB

Diminutives

Ko-Ko, Bobo, K

Famous People

  • Kobe Bryant
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kobe Paras
    (Filipino Basketball Player)
  • Kobe Tai
    (American Actress)
  • Kobe White
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kobe Bryant
    ("Dear Basketball," Short Film)

Places

  • Kobe City
    (Hyogo, Japan)
  • Kobe Harborland
    (Hyogo, Japan)
  • Kobe Animal Kingdom
    (Hyogo, Japan)
  • Kobe Municipal Arboretum
    (Hyogo, Japan)
  • Kobe Oji Zoo
    (Hyogo, Japan)

What Is the Meaning of Kobe?

The name Kobe means “supplanter” and is associated with determination and strength. It also carries meanings such as “famous bearer,” “tortoise/turtle,” and “little forest.”

What Is the Origin of The Name Kobe?

Kobe originates from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter,” derived from “Ya’aqov.” It is also a Japanese city name, from “kanbe” (神戸), translating to “God’s door.”

Kobe Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kobe in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2982021#3812022#4182023
Top 3 Rankings#2222001#2382000#2392020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kobe

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023418
(-37 from 2022)
753
(-96 from 2022)
0.04112
2022381
(-83 from 2021)
849
(-265 from 2021)
0.04533
2021298
(-59 from 2020)
1114
(-400 from 2020)
0.05946
2020239
(+318 from 2019)
1514
(+1009 from 2019)
0.08185
2019557
(+17 from 2018)
505
(+24 from 2018)
0.02628
2018574
(-43 from 2017)
481
(-52 from 2017)
0.02475
2017531
(-19 from 2016)
533
(-50 from 2016)
0.02693
2016512
(+82 from 2015)
583
(+118 from 2015)
0.02878
2015594
(-59 from 2014)
465
(-57 from 2014)
0.02274
2014535
(-41 from 2013)
522
(-30 from 2013)
0.02547
2013494
(+12 from 2012)
552
(+26 from 2012)
0.02732
2012506
(-28 from 2011)
526
(-28 from 2011)
0.02592
2011478
(-50 from 2010)
554
(-91 from 2010)
0.02727
2010428
(-9 from 2009)
645
(-42 from 2009)
0.03140
2009419
(-16 from 2008)
687
(-43 from 2008)
0.03239
2008403
(+68 from 2007)
730
(+157 from 2007)
0.03348
2007471
(+67 from 2006)
573
(+104 from 2006)
0.02587
2006538
(+6 from 2005)
469
(+25 from 2005)
0.02139
2005544
(-129 from 2004)
444
(-181 from 2004)
0.02087
2004415
(-150 from 2003)
625
(-588 from 2003)
0.02957
2003265
(-21 from 2002)
1213
(-179 from 2002)
0.05773
2002244
(-22 from 2001)
1392
(-160 from 2001)
0.06736
2001222
(+16 from 2000)
1552
(+120 from 2000)
0.07503
2000238
(+85 from 1999)
1432
(+572 from 1999)
0.06857
1999323
(-60 from 1998)
860
(-244 from 1998)
0.04218
1998263
(+290 from 1997)
1104
(+754 from 1997)
0.05445
1997553
(+712 from 1996)
350
(+263 from 1996)
0.01752
19961265
(+4662 from 1995)
87
(+78 from 1995)
0.00434
19955927
(+1979 from 1989)
9
(+4 from 1989)
0.00045
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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0
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0.0000
19920
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0
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0.0000
19910
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0
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0.0000
19900
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0
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0.0000
19897906
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5
First SSA data recorded
0.00024
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0.0000
19840
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19830
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0.0000
19800
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0.0000
19790
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19780
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19770
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19760
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19090
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kobe

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3312021#4582022#4352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3852021#4702022#4512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2982021#3432022#4692023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1682021#2452022#2512023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2492021#3312022#4212023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3132021#5152022#5382023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2252021#2292022#3102023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2972021#3052022#5912023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2822021#3102022#2992023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3002021#4452022#4982023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3412021#3042022#3842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2882021#2622022#4132023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3122021#4312022#3562023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2402021#4242022#4432023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3792021#3072022#2702023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2582021#3072022#4362023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2482021#3132022#2542023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3792021#3362022#4312023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2812021#3652022#3222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3572021#2942022#3682023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1392021#3112022#2232023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2182021#2912022#2672023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4722021#4032022#5022023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2692021#5462022#3442023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4192021#5882022#4902023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1882021#3562022#4432023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6592021#4172022#5722023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4492021#6282022#5342023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3562021#5952022#7852023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5382021#4042022#4762023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8782021#6192022#7022023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1982021#3542022#4142023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2852020#6172021#3692022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6202019#5002020#4262021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2822020#3972021#3552023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1142020#1842021#2132022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3732020#4452021#3852022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4732019#1962020#2852021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4192014#2262020#4052021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1862008#2162010#2822021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3722018#2552022#2272023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1442008#2202009#2602013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1262003#2372005#2462012

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1612002#1182020#2022022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2122014#2372020#2452021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1522001#1372002#1842004

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2092009#2272017#2332021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1482002#1952003#2082004

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1832002#2082003

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1321998

Popularity Rankings for Kobe in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#832000#772001#482002

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#762020#1142021#1562022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1662021#1632022#1132023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1662021#3112022#1692023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3562019#2052020#2312021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2332021#3922022#2272023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4592021#4962022#3022023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#4542022#3962023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#5592021#7772022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kobe a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Kobe can be used for either gender, it is most commonly given to boys. The name gained significant popularity as a masculine name in recent decades.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kobe

Kobe in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kobe Bryant (Basketball Player, 1978–2020): An iconic NBA player who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships.
  • Kobe Paras (Basketball Player, born 1997): A Filipino basketball player who has played both in the U.S. and the Philippines.
  • Kobe Tai (Actress, born 1972): A well-known American actress in the adult film industry.
  • Kobe White (Basketball Player, born 2000): A young NBA player currently with the Chicago Bulls, known for his quick scoring ability.
  • Kobe Johnson (Basketball Player, born 2003): A promising young basketball player making waves in high school sports.
  • Kobe McEwen (Basketball Player, born 1997): A Canadian professional basketball player with a strong college career.
  • Kobe Bryant ("Dear Basketball," 2017 Short Film): An animated short film based on Kobe Bryant's retirement letter to the game of basketball.
  • Kobe City (Hyogo, Japan): A port city on Osaka Bay in central Japan, famous for its scenic waterfront and the Kobe Port Tower.
  • Kobe Harborland (Hyogo, Japan): A popular shopping and entertainment district located along the waterfront of Kobe.
  • Kobe Animal Kingdom (Hyogo, Japan): A zoo and botanical garden where visitors can interact with various animals and enjoy floral displays.
  • Kobe Municipal Arboretum (Hyogo, Japan): A large botanical garden and arboretum located on Mount Rokko, offering a wide variety of plants and walking trails.
  • Kobe Oji Zoo (Hyogo, Japan): A zoo in Kobe that houses a variety of animals, including giant pandas and koalas.

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