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 BearsChristian Okoye, Nigerian-American former National Football League running back for the Kansas City ChiefsEbele Okoye, Nigerian painterKelechi Okoye, Nigerian professional football playerLawrence Okoye, British record holder in men's discus and National Football League defensive end for the Dallas CowboysOge Okoye, Nigerian actressSam Okoye, Nigerian former professional football playerSamuel Okoye, Nigerian astrophysicistStan Okoye, Nigerian-American basketball playerUgo Okoye, Nigerian former professional football player