Kobina
Meaningborn on Tuesday · Fante
Kobina is an African boy name meaning “born on Tuesday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funKobina doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kobina would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKobina peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Kobina you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- HistoryKobina first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kobina
Kobina is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Tuesday”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kobina
What does the name Kobina mean?
Kobina means “born on Tuesday” and comes from Fante. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwabena (“born on tuesday”), Jumanne (“born on Tuesday”) and Komla (“born on Tuesday”).
What is the origin of the name Kobina?
Kobina is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Fante. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kobina a boy or girl name?
Kobina is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kobina?
Kobina is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #9,655 in 2013, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kobina?
If you like Kobina, you might also like Kwabena, Jumanne and Komla.
What should I know before naming my baby Kobina?
Kobina is an African boy name meaning “born on Tuesday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.