Ndeye

♀ Girl

Pronounced en-DAY /ɛnˈdeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Wolof (Senegalese), 'mother; lady' — an honorific often prefixed to a girl's nameLow

In 30 seconds: Mother; lady: Ndeye is a Wolof honorific — 'mother; lady'. Dignified, warm, and honored (said 'en-DAY').

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Origin MediumWolof

MeaningFrom Wolof (Senegalese), 'mother; lady' — an honorific often prefixed to a girl's name

U.S. rank (2025)#7049 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 513

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ndeye comes from Wolof (Senegalese), 'mother; lady' — a respectful honorific traditionally prefixed to a girl's name in Senegal (as in Ndeye Fatou, Ndeye Astou). A dignified, warm name honoring motherhood and feminine dignity (said 'en-DAY', the 'Nd-' a soft prenasalized sound).

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, mother-and-lady at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Ndeye means 'mother; lady' in Wolof (Senegal) — a respectful honorific often given as a prefix before a girl's name (Ndeye Fatou) — a dignified, warm name (said 'en-DAY', with a soft initial 'n').

Overall data confidence 62%

Wolof references — Ndeye — honorific

Variations

NdeyNdèye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ndeye mean?

Ndeye is Wolof for 'mother; lady' — an honorific often prefixed to a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Ndeye?

It's said en-DAY /ɛnˈdeɪ/ — two syllables, with a soft initial 'n'.

Is Ndeye a boy or girl name?

Ndeye is a girl's name.

How popular is Ndeye?

Ndeye is a rare name in the U.S.