Ashanty, derived from Sanskrit 'Asha' meaning hope and 'Anti' meaning against, is an uncommon yet captivating female given name of Sanskrit origin. It was first introduced in the United States during the late 20th century and has since gained a small but dedicated following worldwide.
The name Ashanty peaked in popularity between 2002 and 2004 with a significant jump from 74 births in 2003 to 55 in 2004, suggesting it might have been influenced by pop culture trends or other external factors during that time. However, its usage has steadily declined since then, with only 5 births recorded each year from 2020 to 2023. Overall, Ashanty was given to 586 newborns over the span of three decades.