Ashanti
Ashanti is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Warlike, or relating to the Asante people of Ghana.
Origin and history
Ashanti derives from the name of the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana. While more frequently used for females in the U.S. following the popularity of singer Ashanti, it has also seen occasional usage for boys since the late 20th century. SSA records show fewer than 800 total male births registered under this name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
767 babies in the United States have been named Ashanti since 1880. It ranks #3909 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (65.2 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- MI (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name references the historic Ashanti Empire of West Africa, located in modern-day Ghana.
- While predominantly given to female infants in the U.S., Ashanti has maintained steady historical usage for boys.