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Ashanty

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Pronounced uh-SHAHN-tee /əˈʃɑːn.ti/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Ashanti, the name of the Akan people and kingdom of central Ghana. Widely used as a girl's name in the U.S. and Latin America; it names a people rather than carrying a word meaning, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A people's name: Ashanty spells Ashanti, the great Akan kingdom of Ghana (said 'uh-SHAHN-tee').
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Origin LowAkan, English
MeaningA modern spelling of Ashanti, the name of the Akan people and kingdom of central Ghana. Widely used as a girl's name in the U.S. and Latin America; it names a people rather than carrying a word meaning, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13623 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319922024

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

Ashanty respells Ashanti, the Akan people and kingdom of central Ghana, famed for the Golden Stool and for goldsmithing and kente cloth. As a given name it spread widely in the Americas; it names a people rather than translating as a word, which we note with respect (said 'uh-SHAHN-tee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, behind Ashanti. Rare, resonant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? The Ashanti (Asante) built one of West Africa's most powerful kingdoms, centred on Kumasi and the Golden Stool. Ashanty is a modern spelling of that name, and we note the heritage respectfully (said 'uh-SHAHN-tee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ashanty — Ashanti respelling; Akan people/kingdom

Variations

AshantiAshanteAshantee

Nicknames

AshShantyTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashanty mean?

It spells Ashanti, the name of the Akan people and kingdom of central Ghana; it names a people rather than translating as a word.

How do you pronounce Ashanty?

It's said uh-SHAHN-tee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashanty a boy or girl name?

Ashanty is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ashanty?

Ashanty is rare in the U.S., though Ashanti is better known.

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