Kobe

Boy's name

Kobe is a Japanese name derived from the city of Kobe in Japan. It does not have a specific meaning in Japanese.

Meaning A city in Japan
Origin Japanese
U.S. births in 2023 787 Rising
Peak year 2001

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kobe Bryant - Basketball player, 5-time NBA champion.
  • Kobe Paras - Filipino basketball player, son of Benjie Paras.
  • Kobe Jones - Australian soccer player, former Socceroo.
  • Kobe Buffalomeat - College football player, viral sensation.
  • Kobe King - College basketball player, Wisconsin Badgers.
  • Kobe Gantz - College basketball player, North Carolina A&T.
  • Kobe Agbim - Nigerian football goalkeeper, Enugu Rangers.
  • Kobe Nishigaki - Japanese baseball player, Yomiuri Giants.
  • Kobe Johnson - College basketball player, Kent State Golden Flashes.

Brothers for Kobe

Boy names closely related to Kobe

Kenneth Kaden Darius Hendrix Preston Phillip Jaxon Micah

Sisters for Kobe

Girl names closely related to Kobe

Mariah Jordyn Naomi Serenity Angel Harmony Nova London

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