Zay vs Asante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

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Zay Rank #2,854

Asante Rank #2,805

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Asante more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Asante mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Zay and Asante boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Asante is primarily a boy name.