Likely a modern blend, possibly referencing Ashanti or Shanti
Kashanti is a contemporary American name likely created by combining the prefix 'Ka-' with the name Ashanti or the Sanskrit word Shanti. Ashanti refers to the Asante people of Ghana, while Shanti means peace in Sanskrit. It represents a trend of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names within the African American community.
Less common today
Kashanti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,650 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
