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 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 Nkeiru Okoye (born 1972), African American composer Oge Okoye, Nigerian actress Peter & Paul Okoye, former members of Nigerian Afro-beats group P-Square 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