Kobe
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Kobe
Kobe as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's more commonly associated with boys. The name gained significant recognition through basketball legend Kobe Bryant, whose name derives from the Japanese city of Kobe, known for its premium beef and port importance. For girls, Kobe offers a strong, sporty quality with international flair. The name's sound is crisp and modern, featuring just two syllables that work well cross-culturally. While still unusual for girls, Kobe represents the trend of traditionally masculine names crossing gender lines. Parents choosing Kobe for a daughter may appreciate its uniqueness while honoring athletic excellence or Japanese cultural connections.
Kobe for boys#519 US
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, whose name was inspired by a Japanese steak house, brought this energetic and appealing name into -- and out of -- the mix. Bryant's tragic death in a helicopter crash in 2020 increased the popularity of his name, as fans and admirers named their children Kobe in honor of the star.
Pronounced KOH-bee.
As of October 2026, Kobe ranked #3808 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2837 in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #535 | 522 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #594 | 465 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #513 | 583 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #531 | 533 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #574 | 481 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #557 | 506 |
| 2020 | #2,868 | 57 | #239 | 1,515 |
| 2021 | #2,837 | 60 | #298 | 1,116 |
| 2022 | #3,188 | 51 | #381 | 851 |
| 2023 | #3,739 | 41 | #418 | 755 |
| 2024 | #3,719 | 41 | #409 | 787 |
| 2025 | #3,808 | 39 | #519 | 578 |
World rankings
Kobe for boys
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- Kobe Bean BryantBoy
American basketball player
- Kobe Lorenzo Forster ParasBoy
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- Kobe Faison (b. 2001)Boy
son of actor Donald Faison & Lisa Aksey
- Kobe TaiBoy
Taiwanese adult film actress
- Masahiko KobeBoy
Japanese Iron Chef
Kobe in pop culture
- KobeBoy
Japan, which gave its name to Kobe beef