Ashantai vs Damaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashantai

Girl #10,873 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Ashanti people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana and Ivory Coast"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

African Ghanaian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,873
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash, Tae, Shanti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ashantai Rank #10,873
Damaya Rank #10,982

Ashantai is more popular, ranked #10873 vs #10982 for Damaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashantai ___

  • Ashantai Marie
  • Ashantai Nicole
  • Ashantai Grace
  • Ashantai Renee

Damaya ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashantai

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If you choose Damaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashantai or Damaya more popular?

Ashantai is more popular, ranked #10873 compared to Damaya at #10982 in the United States.

What do Ashantai and Damaya mean?

Ashantai means "From the Ashanti people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana and Ivory Coast" (Akan origin).

Are Ashantai and Damaya boy or girl names?

Ashantai is primarily a girl name. Damaya is primarily a girl name.

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