The Ashanti people; from the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Lashanti is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with 'Ashanti', the name of a powerful ethnic group and former empire in Ghana. The name Ashanti itself is thought to mean 'because of war' in the Twi language, referring to the group's military origins. It serves as a name that honors West African heritage and cultural identity.
Less common today
Lashanti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,705 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
