Kanye

Meaning of Kanye

In Yoruba, Kanye means "the only one" or "one to be honored."

Kanye has Nigerian (Yoruba) roots — browse every Nigerian (Yoruba) baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kanye

After ranking as high as #486 in 2004, Kanye has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kanye

• Ye (formerly Kanye West)
  Rapper, producer, entrepreneur
• Kanye Clary
  American college basketball player
• Kanye Jones
  American football player
• Kanye Turner
  American football player
• Kanye Roberts
  American football player

Questions about the name Kanye

What does the name Kanye mean?

Kanye means in yoruba, kanye means "the only one" or "one to be honored.", and it comes from Nigerian (Yoruba) origins.

Is Kanye a boy's or a girl's name?

Kanye is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kanye?

Kanye did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kanye most popular?

Kanye peaked at #486 in 2004.