Gender: Male
Origin: African, American
Meaning: Hope or honor
Pronunciation: K AE N AY
Popularity Rank: #84,147
Kanye originates from Africa and means 'hope' or 'to give honor'. It can also be translated as 'let's give each other gifts' in Yoruba.
The name Kanye is of African, American origin and means Hope or honor. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kanye is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 38 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE N AY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kanye is recorded 299 times globally, ranking it as the 84,147th most common name worldwide.
Kanye is most prevalent in United States of America, with 98 occurrences, making it the 17,228th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Kanye is found among 1 in every 18460 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #17,228 | 1 : 18,460 |
| South Africa | #16,519 | 1 : 40,429 |
| United Kingdom | #18,197 | 1 : 24,918 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kanye from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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