girl's name
Ashanta
uh-SHAHN-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 607
Ashanta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 67 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ashanta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 170 |
How Popular Is Ashanta?
In 2008, Ashanta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ashanta Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ashanta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ashanta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ashanta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ashanta
- English uh-SHAHN-tuh
Sibling Names for Ashanta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ashanta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ashanta
How popular is the name Ashanta?
In 2008, Ashanta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ashanta a girl's or a boy's name?
Ashanta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ashanta?
Ashanta has 3 syllables.
When was Ashanta most popular?
Ashanta peaked in 2002, when 67 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.