Ashanta
Girl nameAshanta has been given to 603 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
603
Peak year
2002 (67 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1971
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ashanta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ashanta.
Sibling name ideas for Ashanta
Same era and popularity as Ashanta, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ashanta?
Ashanta has been given to 603 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ashanta peak?
Ashanta peaked in 2002, when 67 babies were given the name.
Is Ashanta a girl or boy name?
Ashanta is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Ashanta are girls).
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