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Kobie

Boy name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kobie: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2024.

Kobie is most commonly a modern spelling variant of Kobe, itself often a short form of the biblical name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" in Hebrew, though it also draws influence from the Japanese city of Kobe. In the United States, the name surged in popularity after basketball icon Kobe Bryant, though the Kobie spelling remains less common. Notable bearers include NFL defensive tackle Kobie Turner, who made headlines with the Los Angeles Rams. The city of Kobe in Japan—meaning "god's door" or "house of the god"—shares no etymological link with the Hebrew root but adds a global layer to the name. Today, Kobie is used for both boys and girls in Scotland, reflecting a broader trend toward phonetic, unisex spellings of traditional names.