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Aisling

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Pronounced ASH-ling /ˈæʃ.lɪŋ/Medium

Meaning: From Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)High

In 30 seconds: A dream made a name: Aisling is Irish for 'a dream, a vision'. Poetic, lyrical, and beautiful (said 'ASH-ling').

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Origin HighIrish

MeaningFrom Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' (a poetic genre where Ireland appears as a woman)

U.S. rank (2025)#3782 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,533

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

Aisling comes from Irish aisling, 'a dream, a vision' — also a poetic genre in which Ireland appears as a beautiful woman. A lyrical, beloved Irish name; the spelling defies English phonics, so it's said 'ASH-ling'.

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-dream at the root, and poetic.

Did you know? Aisling means 'a dream, a vision' in Irish — and names a genre of poetry where Ireland appears as a dream-woman; it's said 'ASH-ling', poetic and lovely.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Aisling — etymology

Variations

AshlingAislinnAislinn

Nicknames

Ash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aisling mean?

Aisling is Irish for 'a dream, a vision'.

How do you pronounce Aisling?

It's said ASH-ling /ˈæʃ.lɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aisling a boy or girl name?

Aisling is a girl's name.

How popular is Aisling?

Aisling is a rare name in the U.S., popular in Ireland.