Nogaye is of West African origin, specifically from the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal and Gambia. It is a unisex given name, meaning "first born daughter" in Wolof. Nogaye is often spelled with a silent 'g', pronounced simply as /noʊˈɡaɪ/. The name has gained global recognition due to its use by notable figures such as Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour's wife, Nogaye N'Dour.
"Nogaye had five babies born in 2023."