Ashanta
girl nameAshanta entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2379 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2379
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5664 |
| 1980s | #4732 |
| 1990s | #6299 |
| 2000s | #9569 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Ashanta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashanta alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashanta in 2025?
- Ashanta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ashanta most popular?
- Ashanta peaked in 2002, reaching #2379 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ashanta with classmates?
- Ashanta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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