Combination name; possibly derived from Ashanti meaning warlike
Tashanti is a modern American coinage, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'Ta-' with the name Ashanti. Ashanti refers to the Asante people of Ghana, whose name historically translates to 'warlike' or 'because of war,' referring to their military strength.
Less common today
Tashanti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,273 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
