Warlike or people of the Asante Empire
Derived from the Asante people of Ghana, the name refers to a powerful West African empire known for its military strength and cultural heritage. In the Twi language, it is often associated with the phrase 'because of war,' reflecting the empire's origins. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the early 2000s.
Less common today
Ashanti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #115 in 2002.
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Character in the James Bond universe · Goldfinger
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
