UK boy's name
Kobina
A masculine Akan name meaning "has been born on Thursday".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kobina is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kobina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Kobina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kobina ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Kobina.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kobina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Kobina mean?
Kobina is a given name of Ghanaian origin, derived from the Akan language spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is believed to have originated in the 17th or 18th century during the height of the Ashanti Empire, a prominent West African kingdom known for its rich cultural heritage.
The name Kobina is thought to be a combination of two Akan words: "Kobi," which means "born on Thursday," and "na," meaning "with" or "and." Together, the name translates to "born on Thursday with." In the Akan culture, days of the week hold significant importance, and names are often given based on the day a child is born.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kobina can be found in the oral histories and folktales of the Akan people, where it was occasionally mentioned in reference to notable individuals or characters. However, there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that specifically mention the name Kobina.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kobina. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kobina Sekyi (1892-1956), a Ghanaian lawyer, writer, and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. Another prominent figure was Kobina Arku Korsah (1923-1995), a Ghanaian legal scholar and Chief Justice of Ghana from 1978 to 1986.
Kobina Nketsia V (1913-1998) was a celebrated Ghanaian traditional ruler and paramount chief of the Essikado Traditional Area. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and development in his region. Kobina Aidoo (1922-2007) was a renowned Ghanaian teacher, broadcaster, and writer who made significant contributions to the field of education.
More recently, Kobina Ansah (born 1946) is a Ghanaian playwright, poet, and filmmaker who has gained international recognition for his works exploring African themes and cultural identity.
While the name Kobina has its roots in the Akan culture of Ghana, it has gained popularity and usage beyond its region of origin, particularly among the Ghanaian diaspora and communities with ties to West African heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kobina over time
The chart below shows babies named Kobina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kobina, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kobina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kobina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4430 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kobina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kobina in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kobina was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kobina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Kobina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kobina?
A masculine Akan name meaning "has been born on Thursday".
How many people are called Kobina in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Kobina across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.