unisex name
Ashante
uh-SHAN-tee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,687
Ashante is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 90% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 8 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 157 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ashante Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 278 |
| 1990s | 711 |
| 2000s | 464 |
| 2010s | 67 |
How Popular Is Ashante?
In 2018, Ashante was given to 8 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 Ashante 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 Ashante
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ashante Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ashante over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ashante
- English uh-SHAN-tee
Sibling Names for Ashante
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ashante — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ashante
How popular is the name Ashante?
In 2018, Ashante was given to 8 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 Ashante a girl's or a boy's name?
Ashante is used for both girls and boys. About 90% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ashante?
Ashante has 3 syllables.
When was Ashante most popular?
Ashante peaked in 2002, when 157 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.