Mother
A common and respectful name in Senegal and neighboring West African countries, often given to a girl named after her grandmother. It is derived from the Wolof word for mother, signifying a deep connection to family lineage and maternal honor.
Less common today
Ndeye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,295 in 2003.
Senegalese writer and feminist
Senegalese actress and media personality
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
