Swahili for gratitude or thank you
Ashaunti is a modern American variant of the name Ashanti, which refers to the Ashanti people of Ghana. While the ethnic group name is Twi in origin, the name is often associated with the Swahili word 'asante' meaning gratitude. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a celebration of African heritage.
Less common today
Ashaunti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,093 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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