Ashante
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ashante first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 172 babies have been named Ashante in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ashante is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,854 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,854
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Ashante
Ashante is a boy name .
Is Ashante a boy or girl name? Ashante is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,854 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,689. Ashante is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ashante is currently ranked #8,854 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ashante include Ash, Asha, Ashay, Ashaie, Nte, Ntey, Asy, Asie, and Ashkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ashante include Ashar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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