Amer vs Asante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am

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Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

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Popularity Comparison

Amer Rank #4,915
Asante Rank #2,805

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #4915 for Amer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amer ___

  • Amer Hassan
  • Amer Khalid
  • Amer Reza
  • Amer Yusuf
  • Amer Ibrahim
  • Amer Ali

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amer

Amir Tariq Yasmin Layla Hassan

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amer or Asante more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amer and Asante mean?

Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin). Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Amer and Asante boy or girl names?

Amer is primarily a boy name. Asante is primarily a boy name.

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