Lightning
Derived from Sanskrit, Ashni means lightning or a flash of light. It represents a sudden, powerful energy and is often associated with the brilliance and speed of a lightning bolt. In some contexts, it can also refer to a weapon or a thunderbolt.
Less common today
Ashni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,051 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).