Kanye
African place-name, Nigeria
"honor, tribute"Share
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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'.
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# 893 in the US
Kanye Rank in US Top 1000
# 2440 on Nameberry
Kanye Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Kanye Popularity
- 1624Nameberry2023
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- Kanye Omari WestAmerican rapper and producer