Kobi vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kobi

Boy #1,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Israeli English African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,679
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

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Shay

Girl #1,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stately, admirable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kobi Rank #1,679
Shay Rank #1,156

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1679 for Kobi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kobi ___

  • Kobi James
  • Kobi Lee
  • Kobi Dean
  • Kobi Cole
  • Kobi Ray
  • Kobi Alexander

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kobi

Levi Eli Zion Nico Kai

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kobi or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Kobi at #1679 in the United States.

What do Kobi and Shay mean?

Kobi means "supplanter, may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kobi and Shay boy or girl names?

Kobi is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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