Kanye

African place-name, Nigeria

"honor, tribute"

Kanye Origin and Meaning

The name Kanye is a boy's name of African origin meaning "honor, tribute".

Kanye West propelled his name into the Top 900 in the early 2000s, at the height of his popularity, though now it has dropped off the baby-naming map. In addition to its African derivation, it is a Hawaiian name meaning 'free'.

Kanye Rank in US Top 1000

# 893 in the US

Kanye Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1535 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Kanye

• 1535 Nameberry 2025

Famous People Named Kanye

• Kanye Omari West American rapper and producer