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Kanye
BoyMeaning of Kanye: Swahili: 'tribute'
Kanye is a boy's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11867th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11867
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,428
First recorded 2002 · peak 2004
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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