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Mbaye

EM-bye /ɛmˈbaɪ/ Senegalese

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
Babies in 2023
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2023 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Mbaye

The name Mbaye, often seen in its variant form M'Baye, is a distinctly male name rooted in Senegalese culture. Pronounced EM-bye (/ɛmˈbaɪ/), this unique name carries with it the rich heritage of West Africa. Though not widely common, Mbaye holds a special place among distinctive and culturally significant names. In 2023, it was given to 5 newborns in the United States, ranking at 12,190 on the popularity charts. The rarity of the name Mbaye may appeal to parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child, reflecting a deep connection to Senegalese origins and identity.

How to pronounce Mbaye

Senegalese

Popularity of Mbaye in the U.S.

Mbaye appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Mbaye in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 among boy names.
  • Boys named Mbaye (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023512,239new

Notable people named Mbaye

  • Mbaye Diagne was a Senegalese military officer who risked his life to save civilians during the Rwandan genocide.
  • Mbaye Dieye Faye is a Senegalese singer and percussionist.
  • Mbaye Leye is a Senegalese football manager and former striker who represented Senegal and played professionally in France and Belgium.
  • Mbaye Ndiaye is a Senegalese politician who served as Minister of the Interior in 2012 and later as Minister of State without Portfolio.
  • Mbaye Gana Kebe was a Senegalese writer who wrote in French.