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Asante

♂ Boy

Pronounced as-AN-teh /æs.ˈæn.tɛ/Medium

Meaning: Thank youMedium

In 30 seconds: Asante is an African American boy's name whose meaning is simply 'thank you.'
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningThank you
U.S. rank (2025)#2769 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asante carries the meaning 'thank you,' a word of gratitude turned into a given name within the African American tradition. Naming a child after an expression of thanks gives the name a warm, intentional feel. The record keeps it brief: meaning and origin, without further history attached.

Spoken aloud, Asante has an easy three-beat rhythm that flows from start to finish. The choice of a gratitude word as a name signals welcome more than anything else.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Asante is 'thank you', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Asante — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Ashanti— Echoes Asante's sound and African connection while differing in form.
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Devante— echoes that soft -te sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asante mean?

Asante is usually explained as meaning 'thank you' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Asante?

It's commonly said as-AN-teh /æs.ˈæn.tɛ/.

Is Asante a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Asante is used as a boy name.

How popular is Asante?

In 2024, Asante ranked #2784 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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