Ashaunti: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahsh-ah-oont-ee
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 30, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Derived from the Swahili word "asante," which translates to "thank you

Ashaunti is a feminine name with Ghanaian and Swahili roots, derived from the Swahili word "asante," which translates to "thank you." This name encourages the child to express gratitude and appreciation for the world around them. It also connects to the historical Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana, making it a meaningful choice for families with West African heritage. The name has seen a slight increase in popularity, ranking #19,784 in the US in 2024, up from #11,198 in 2020.

Ashaunti Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ashaunti is currently #28405 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ashaunti is currently #16157 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ashaunti is currently #12145 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ashaunti is currently #6932 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ashaunti is currently #14250 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ashaunti is currently #8127 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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