Wobały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pabbeln.
The place is now called Wobały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pabbeln | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Wobały | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Wobały | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |