Kobylniki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hengwitz.
The place is now called Kobylniki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hengwitz | German Empire | Guhrau | 1939 |
| Kobylniki | Under Polish administration | Góra | 1945 |
| Kobylniki | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |