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Aislyn

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Aislyn Pronunciation

Aislyn is pronounced AYZ-lin /ˈeɪz.lɪn/High

Meaning: Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genreMedium

In 30 seconds: A dream you can call by name: Aislyn spells Irish Aislinn — 'vision', the dream-poem genre where Ireland appeared as a beautiful woman. Mystic roots, modern lettering.

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Origin HighIrish

MeaningVariant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genre

U.S. rank (2024)#3567 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Aislyn streamlines Aislinn — Irish aisling, 'dream, vision', the name of the eighteenth-century poetic genre where Ireland appeared to poets as a sovereign maiden. The simplified spelling reads cleanly to American eyes within the Ashlyn-Aislinn family.

It registers modestly in recent records. Rare, visionary, and Gaelic-rooted.

Did you know? The aisling was a whole genre of Irish poetry in which Ireland herself appeared to the poet in a dream as a radiant woman — Aislyn carries that visionary tradition.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Aislinn — etymology

Variations

AislinnAshlynAislynn

Nicknames

AshLyn

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aislyn?

Aislyn is pronounced AYZ-lin (/ˈeɪz.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Aislyn said aloud.

How do you say Aislyn?

Aislyn is said AYZ-lin (/ˈeɪz.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Aislyn said aloud.

What does the name Aislyn mean?

Aislyn is a variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, meaning 'dream, vision'.

Is Aislyn a boy or girl name?

Aislyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Aislyn?

Aislyn is a rare spelling in the U.S.