Ashanti
Meaningof the Ashanti people · Akan
- US rank
- #2,099
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #115 in 2002
89 babies were named Ashanti in the US in 2025. It has dropped 291 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ashanti you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,051 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ashanti, 89 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ashanti would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAshanti first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #115. Today it's #2,099, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAshanti was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 18,051.
- TrendAshanti has slipped 291 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,099. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Akan, Ashanti means “of the Ashanti people”. Our records link it to African and Swahili roots.
About the name Ashanti
Ashanti is a girl name of African and Swahili origin meaning “of the Ashanti people”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-nti”. US birth records list Ashanti for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 56 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #115 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,099, with 89 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 | 34,626 girls |
| 1980s | 57 | 17,507 girls |
| 1990s | 122 | 8,217 girls |
| 2000s | 355 | 2,814 girls |
| 2010s | 105 | 9,489 girls |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,155 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 | 74,571 boys |
| 1980s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,966 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 195,313 boys |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Salma · safe, peaceful
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Questions about the name Ashanti
What does the name Ashanti mean?
Ashanti means “of the Ashanti people” in Akan.
What is the origin of the name Ashanti?
Ashanti has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Ashanti a boy or girl name?
Ashanti is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ashanti?
Ashanti ranked #2,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 89 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#115).