Nipsey is a name of African origin, derived from the Igbo name Nkwasi, which means "God has given me". It gained significant popularity after being used by American rapper Ermias Davidson Asghedom, better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle (1985-2019). The name Nipsey is often associated with this renowned musician and community activist.
Nipsey saw 7 newborns bearing its name in the year 2020, with no previous recorded births under this name.