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Ashanti
OriginPlace-name, former kingdom of western Africa
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#2102
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Ashanti
Authentic African name that blipped in popularity a few years ago when hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene.
Ashanti is also given to boys.
Pronounced uh-SHAN-tee.
As of October 2026, Ashanti ranked #2102 for girls in US births in 2025 and #12309 for boys in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #115 for girls in 2002 and #1489 for boys in 1979.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #2,102
Boys #3,673
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,293 | 184 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,463 | 157 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,433 | 161 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,551 | 141 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,370 | 164 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,395 | 161 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,808 | 109 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,897 | 104 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,741 | 119 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,697 | 121 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,976 | 99 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #2,102 | 89 | — | 0 |
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- Ashanti Shequoiya DouglasGirl
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