Strong; desire or wish
Ashani is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably from Sanskrit where it refers to a lightning bolt or weapon of Indra, symbolizing strength. In some African linguistic contexts, it is associated with the Swahili word for 'active' or 'desire'. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Ashani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,627 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
