Declining since 2003, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashanty since 1992
Babies named Ashanty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Ashanty is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1992, reflecting a broader trend of phonetic and creatively spelled names. It reached its peak popularity in 2003, when it was given to the most babies of any year, but has since declined. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th, with a frequency of 1 in 267,878 births, indicating it remains uncommon. While no top states registered significant usage, its sound and style align with names like Ashanti and Aaliyah. The name's trajectory, falling since 2003, suggests it was a product of a specific era of inventive naming in the early 2000s.
Ashanty first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. It likely derives from the Ashanti people and region of Ghana, but as a given name it is a modern coinage, often chosen for its melodic sound. The name peaked in popularity in the early 2000s.
“Ashanty” around the world
Where Ashanty lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Shanty, Annie
Sibling names for Ashanty
Names that share Ashanty's style, for a brother or sister.
