Girl · #5,464 in 2026

Ndeye

Name: Popularity of the name Ndeye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ndeye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,464

Peak Rank

#4,220 (2003)

Total Babies

542

5-Yr Trend

+52%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4220

Peak Rank

542

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ndeye

The earliest SSA record of Ndeye as a baby girl name dates back to 1993, when 5 babies received it. 2003 was its biggest year on record, with 31 newborns named Ndeye — #4,220 in the national rankings. About 44% of every Ndeye on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Ndeye ranks #5,464 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+52% over the past five years). All told, over 542 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ndeye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ndeye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ndy
Nda
Ndo
Ndi
Pnda
Nigh
Nie
Nae
Nye
Nds
Mnd
Nty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ndeye

What does the name Ndeye mean?

Ndeye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ndeye in 2026?

In 2026, Ndeye ranks #5,464 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Ndeye most popular?

Ndeye reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,220 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ndeye most popular?

Ndeye has historically been most popular in New York, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ndeye.

Is Ndeye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ndeye is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ndeye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ndeye include Mellanie, Mikiya, Dallana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ndeye

Ndeye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 542 births in the dataset. Ndeye's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,220. Use the chart and map above to compare Ndeye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.