Tobi
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Tobi
Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto, the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."
Tobi for girls#8313 US
Tobi is a feminine name that can serve as a diminutive form of Tobias, though it functions as a standalone name as well. With Hebrew origins, it derives from 'Toviyah' meaning 'God is good.' As a feminine name, Tobi offers a modern, gender-neutral quality that appeals to parents seeking less traditionally feminine options. The name has gained modest popularity in various Western countries, particularly in the United States and Germany. Tobi carries a bright, approachable quality with its short, upbeat sound. The name also appears in Japanese culture with different origins, where it can mean 'flying' or 'soaring,' adding a multicultural dimension to its appeal.
Pronounced TO-bee.
As of October 2026, Tobi ranked #3649 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2803 in 1971.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,246 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,840 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,224 | 25 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,865 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,334 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,168 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,649 | 31 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Tobi for boys
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- Olutobi "Tobi" AdebayoBoy
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- Tobi Celeste VailGirl
American drummer of band Bikini Kill
Tobi in pop culture
- Obito 'Tobi'Boy
member of the Akatsuki in the manga 'Naruto'