Ashante is of African origin, specifically from the Akan tribe of West Africa. It means "she has made us happy" and is a unisex name. Ashante gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s due to its distinctive sound and African heritage. The name can be spelled in various ways, including Ashanti, Asante, or Ashanty, but the most common spelling is Ashante. It has a unique rhythm and rolls off the tongue nicely. Despite being less common today, it remains a beautiful and meaningful name choice.
The name Ashante experienced a significant increase in popularity between 1976 and 2001, with the highest number of births occurring in 1993 and 1994, each having 15 births. The lowest points were in the late 70s to early 80s, with only 5 or 6 births per year during those periods. Overall, there was a consistent growth in the number of babies named Ashante over this period, culminating in 20 births in the years 1993 and 1994 combined.