Kanye
Kanye is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,675 in the US, popular nicknames include Kan, Kay, and Kanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kanye is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kanye often also consider Shakyiah, Shawnnessy, Cada .
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Historical Record
Kanye first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 24 babies have been named Kanye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,675 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Kanye is also used as a boy name, ranked #6293.
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About the Name Kanye
Kanye is a girl name .
Is Kanye a boy or girl name? Kanye is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,675 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,293. Kanye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kanye is currently ranked #49,675 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanye include Kan, Kay, and Kanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis