Kobe
Kobe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkəʊˌbiː/ · /ˈkəʊˌbeɪ/
Meaning and origin of Kobe
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Japanese 神(こう)戸(べ) (Kōbe).
How popular is Kobe?
Since 1880, 613 girls and 22,513 boys in the U.S. have been named Kobe (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #222 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #519 for boys, with 617 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kobe
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Japanese boy names
Sibling name ideas for Kobe
Sister and brother names that share Kobe's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kobe FAQ
What does the name Kobe mean?
A male given name. From Japanese 神(こう)戸(べ) (Kōbe).
What is the origin of the name Kobe?
Kobe is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Kobe?
Since 1880, 613 girls and 22,513 boys in the U.S. have been named Kobe (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #222 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #519 for boys, with 617 babies given the name.
Is Kobe a boy or girl name?
Kobe is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 613 girls and 22,513 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.