Ashanti
Ashanti: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Ashanti?
Since 1880, 12,576 girls and 767 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashanti (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #1489 in 1979. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ashanti FAQ
How popular is the name Ashanti?
Since 1880, 12,576 girls and 767 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashanti (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #1489 in 1979. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ashanti a boy or girl name?
Ashanti is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,576 girls and 767 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).