Ashanta is of African origin, derived from the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It means "Wednesday-born," reflecting the day of the week when the person was born according to the Akan calendar. The name has a melodic quality, with its soft 'a' sounds and flowing syllables. Ashanta is not particularly common in English-speaking countries but is recognized as an African name.
The name Ashanta experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 1970s to early 1980s and again in 2002.