Kovi is a nickname for Yaakov, the Hebrew form of Jacob, which is usually explained as "holder of the heel" or "supplanter". It is used in Jewish families, especially in Orthodox communities, alongside the forms Kobi and Yanky. Kovi is a very rare name in the United States: it jumped from number 6347 in 2024 to number 2737 in 2025, by far its highest rank, with 47 boys given the name.