Ashanti is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #722 in 2004 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 71 births ranking #445. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 457.1%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 7,330 girls born was named Ashanti. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.