Koby
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Japanese/Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #281
Total births: 336
History: Koby surged in the 2000s in Australia. Kobe Bryant's influence reached Australian shores (different spelling). Koby represents American sporting influence on Australian naming.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2011) | #100 |
| Babies named Koby in 2011 | 106 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 336 |
| Peak year | 2008 (121 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #84 |
| Years in records | 2008–2011 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Koby
What does the name Koby mean?
Koby means “Supplanter or tortoise” from Japanese/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Koby?
Koby has Japanese/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter or tortoise”.
How popular is Koby in Australia?
Koby ranked #100 in Australia in 2011 — given to 106 babies that year.
When was Koby most popular?
Koby peaked in 2008 with 121 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Koby a boy or girl name?
Koby is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Kobys in registered births are male.