Thankful or life
Ashaunte is a modern American name likely created as a creative blend of the Swahili name Asha, meaning 'life,' and the French-influenced suffix -ante, or as a variation of Ashanti, referring to the Ashanti people of Ghana. It carries connotations of gratitude and vitality.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Ashaunte in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).