Foye is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba language and meaning 'the earth has become rich'. It's a unisex name, though less commonly used than its variants Feyi and Feye.
The name Foye experienced a steady rise and fall in popularity from 1920 to 1950, with peaks occurring between 1922-1923 (9 births each year), 1948 (8 births), and 1950 (9 births). The years 1921, 1928-1929, and 1937-1946 saw a moderate number of births ranging from 5 to 8 per year. However, the name's popularity declined significantly in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with only 6 or fewer births each year between 1934 and 1947. Overall, there were a total of 120 babies named Foye born during this period.