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Aislinn

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Pronounced ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: dream, visionMedium

In 30 seconds: Aislinn is an Irish girl's name meaning 'dream' or 'vision'.
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Origin MediumIrish
Meaningdream, vision
U.S. rank (2024)#1468 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births148 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,388

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819692024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name comes from Irish, where it carries the meaning 'dream' or 'vision'. It has long been written in the Gaelic-rooted form Aisling, with Aislinn standing as the most common English spelling. Both forms point back to the same poetic idea of a vision or dream.

Spellings shift the look of the name without changing its sound much: Aisling, Ashling, and Aislin all sit close to Aislinn. The dreamlike meaning gives it a soft, lyrical quality.

Did you know? Aislinn is a spelling variant of Aisling, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'dream' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aislinn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AislingAshlingAislin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aislinn mean?

Aislinn is usually explained as meaning 'dream' and is most often linked with Irish tradition.

How do you pronounce Aislinn?

It's commonly said ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/.

Is Aislinn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aislinn is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aislinn?

In 2024, Aislinn ranked #1468 in the U.S. for girls, with 148 births recorded.