NAME PROFILE
Sharilyn
The formal definition of Asante is 'thank you' in Swahili. It describes a personality characterized by a profound sense of gratitude and a radiant, generous spirit that brings light to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,790 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1941 |
| Most recent | 1981 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
CA — 56%TX — 12%MI — 12%IL — 10%KS — 10%
Notable People
Asante Blackk (Actor, When They See Us) · Asante Samuel (Professional Football Player, New England Patriots) · Asante Samuel Jr. (Professional Football Player, Los Angeles Chargers) · Asante Cleveland (Professional Football Player, San Diego Chargers) · Asante Gist (Professional Basketball Player, Iona Gaels)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SantyAnteTe
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).