Ashanti
3 countries#2099 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ashanti was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,343 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #2099 · peaked in 2002 with 2,969 births
Most common in: Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
553 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2073 · peaked in 2002 with 71 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
553 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 71 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
169 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2021 with 16 births
Most common in: Guyane, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ashanti’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #875 | — |
| 2007 | #911 | ↓36 |
| 2008 | #932 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #998 | ↓66 |
| 2010 | #1063 | ↓65 |
| 2011 | #1045 | ↑18 |
| 2012 | #1214 | ↓169 |
| 2013 | #1148 | ↑66 |
| 2014 | #1291 | ↓143 |
| 2015 | #1464 | ↓173 |
| 2016 | #1434 | ↑30 |
| 2017 | #1552 | ↓118 |
| 2018 | #1371 | ↑181 |
| 2019 | #1392 | ↓21 |
| 2020 | #1808 | ↓416 |
| 2021 | #1897 | ↓89 |
| 2022 | #1731 | ↑166 |
| 2023 | #1699 | ↑32 |
| 2024 | #1980 | ↓281 |
| 2025 | #2099 | ↓119 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashanti
Is Ashanti a popular name?
Yes — Ashanti currently ranks #2099 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ashanti more common for boys or girls?
Ashanti is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ashanti most popular?
Ashanti peaked in 2002 in United States, with 2,969 recorded births that year.
Is Ashanti rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ashanti’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4038 in 1970 to #2099 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ashanti?
At least 14,065 babies have been recorded with the name Ashanti across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ashanti popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ashanti appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ashanti?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ashanti include Anari, Aryana, Athalia, Audriana.
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