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).
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
Ebele Okoye, Nigerian painter
Kelechi Okoye, Nigerian professional football player
Lawrence Okoye, British record holder in men's discus and National Football League defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
Oge Okoye, Nigerian actress
Sam Okoye, Nigerian former professional football player
Samuel Okoye, Nigerian astrophysicist
Stan Okoye, Nigerian-American basketball player
Ugo Okoye, Nigerian former professional football player
