Ashanta

Q: Is Ashanta a boy or girl name?

Ashanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17840, and as a girl name it ranks #28277.

Q: How popular is the name Ashanta?

Ashanta is ranked #17840 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,840 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ashanta is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Ashanta often also consider Ayatollah, Javid, Kunal .

Popularity Over Time

#17,840

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,840
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Ashar #3639

Nicknames

Ash Asy Ashie Ashaie

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Also a Girl Name

Ashanta is also used as a girl name, ranked #28277.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashanta

Is Ashanta a boy or girl name?

Ashanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17840. As a girl name, it is ranked #28277. Ashanta is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Ashanta?

Ashanta is currently ranked #17840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ashanta?

Common nicknames for Ashanta include Ash, Asy, Ashie, and Ashaie.

Is Ashanta a common or rare name?

Ashanta is an uncommon name, ranked #17840 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ashanta

Ashanta is a boy name .

Is Ashanta a boy or girl name? Ashanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,840 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,277. Ashanta is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ashanta is currently ranked #17,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ashanta include Ash, Asy, Ashie, and Ashaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ashanta include Ashar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.