Boy Name
Kanye
"A Yoruba name with traditional African significance in Nigerian culture."
Ranked #6299 for boys
About the Name Kanye
Meaning
A Yoruba name with traditional African significance in Nigerian culture.
Origin
Yoruba (Nigerian)Gender
Boy
First Letter
KBoy Rank
#6299
Kanye is a boy name of Yoruba (Nigerian) origin. The name means "A Yoruba name with traditional African significance in Nigerian culture." and Currently ranked #6299 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Yoruba (Nigerian) names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
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-- 1970
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-- 1990
#1126 2000
#239 2010
#58 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Kanye
- KW Kanye West (musician/designer)