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Aislin
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Pronounced ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/Medium
Meaning: From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameHigh
In 30 seconds: A dream made a name: Aislin spells the Irish aisling — 'dream, vision' — the poetic reverie of Gaelic verse. Lyrical, misty, and lovely.
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Origin HighIrish
MeaningFrom Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#2583 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,378
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Aislin is a streamlined spelling of Aisling — Irish aisling, 'dream, vision'. Rooted in a celebrated form of Gaelic poetry, it's a soft, evocative name with deep literary resonance.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, dream at the root, and poetic.
Did you know? The aisling was a whole genre of Irish poetry — a dream-vision in which Ireland appears as a beautiful woman; Aislin carries that romantic heritage.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Aisling — etymology
Variations
AislingAshlynAislinn
Nicknames
AshLin
Famous Bearers
- ★Aislin McGuckin (1974-)Irish actress known for television roles including Primeval and various stage productions in Ireland and the UK
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aislin mean?
Aislin is from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision'.
How do you pronounce Aislin?
It's said ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aislin a boy or girl name?
Aislin is a girl's name.
How popular is Aislin?
Aislin is a rare name in the U.S.