Okoye
Okoye is a family name (surname) originating in Nigeria. It is an Anambra dialect derived from the central Igbo name Okorie (meaning someone born on orie market day, or Oye market day as known in Anambra State). Notable people with the name "Okoye" include
Amobi Okoye, Nigerian-American National Football League defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
Christian Okoye, Nigerian-American former National Football League running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
C. J. Okoye (born 2001), Nigerian-American football player
Ebele Okoye, Nigerian painter
Godfrey Okoye, Nigerian Catholic bishop
Kelechi Okoye, Nigerian professional football player
Lawrence Okoye, British record holder in men's discus and National Football League defensive end for the Miami Dolphins
Louis Okoye, Japanese-Nigerian baseball player
Monica Okoye, Japanese-Nigerian basketball player
Nkeiru Okoye (born 1972), African American composer
Oge Okoye, Nigerian actress
Pericoma Okoye, Nigerian singer and traditionist
Sam Okoye, Nigerian former professional football player
Samuel Okoye, Nigerian astrophysicist
Stan Okoye, Nigerian-American basketball player
Ugo Okoye, Nigerian former professional football player

Igbo names