Ashanti

Ashanti is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 99 girls in the United States.

Ashanti at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ashanti

Ashanti belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ashanti first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #115 in 2002, and in 2024 99 babies received the name — 12,486 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ashanti in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#115 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Ashanti in 2024
99
Total since 1880
12,486

Ashanti in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#445 in 2002
Babies named Ashanti in 2025
8
Total since 1996
597

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ashanti mean?

The meaning of Ashanti is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ashanti a boy or girl name?

Ashanti is a girl name. In 2024, 99 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ashanti?

Ashanti comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ashanti?

Ashanti first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #115 in 2002, and 99 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].