From the Ashanti people of Ghana
Ashawnti is a modern American spelling variant of Ashanti, the name of a powerful ethnic group and former empire in Ghana. The name is often chosen to honor West African heritage and identity. While the traditional spelling is more common, this variant adds a unique phonetic flair.
Less common today
Ashawnti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,340 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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