Boy Name
Kofi
Kofi is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Kofi? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Koby.
Kofi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Kofi has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kofi as K·O·F·I, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kofi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kofi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kofia, Kofie, Kofiy.
- Nicknames: Kofi works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Kofi with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Kofi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Koby, Kobe, Keva, Keefe, Kipp — full picks on the sibling names for Kofi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kofi? Browse our names like Kofi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Kofi
What does the name Kofi mean?
Kofi has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Kofi?
The exact origin of Kofi is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Kofi?
Kofi has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kofi a boy's or girl's name?
Kofi is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Kofi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kofi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kofi?
Names that share Kofi's sound and style include Koby, Kobe, Keva, Keefe, Kipp.
What middle names pair well with Kofi?
Good middle-name fits for Kofi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kofi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kofi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kofi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kofi share its rhythm without rhyming — Koby, Kobe, Keva all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.