boy's name
Okoye
oh-KOH-yay (Igbo)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 51
Okoye is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1990.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Okoye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 51 |
How Popular Is Okoye?
In 1995, Okoye was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Okoye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Okoye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Okoye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Okoye
- Igbo oh-KOH-yay
Sibling Names for Okoye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Okoye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Okoye
How popular is the name Okoye?
In 1995, Okoye was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Okoye a girl's or a boy's name?
Okoye is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Okoye?
Okoye has 3 syllables.
When was Okoye most popular?
Okoye peaked in 1991, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.