NAME PROFILE
Ashante
Originating from the Twi word for 'thank you' or 'gratitude,' Ashante is a name that embodies a spirit of appreciation and grace, reflecting a person with a warm heart and a strong sense of community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,630 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2002 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 2004 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 33%IL — 20%LA — 20%FL — 17%CA — 11%
Notable People
Ashanti Douglas (Grammy-winning singer-songwriter) · Ashante Knight (Professional basketball player) · Ashanti Alston (Anarchist activist and author) · Ashanti Johnson (Fitness entrepreneur and educator) · Ashanti Harrison (Broadcast journalist and reporter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AshShantiTete
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