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Aislynn

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Pronounced ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/High

Meaning: dream, vision, a poetic formHigh

In 30 seconds: Aislynn is a phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling meaning dream or vision. A lyrical name from the bardic tradition of Irish poetry, accessible to English speakers.
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Origin HighIrish
Meaningdream, vision, a poetic form
U.S. rank (2024)#2341 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,695

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519772024

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

History & Origin

Aislynn is a phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, meaning dream or vision (from Old Irish aisling). The aisling was a distinct genre of Irish visionary poetry.

Aislynn is a modern English-friendly spelling of Aisling, popular in Irish-American families who want the beautiful Irish name without pronunciation difficulties.

Did you know? The aisling was a formal literary genre of Irish poetry from the 17th–19th centuries, in which a poet dreams of a beautiful woman representing Ireland who prophesies deliverance — making Aislynn a name born of poetry itself.
Overall data confidence 88%
Ó Corráin & Maguire, Gaelic Personal Names — reference for AislynnBehind the Name: Aisling — name etymology referenceIrish Name Studies — reference for Aislynn

Variations

AislingAshlynAislinnAshling

Nicknames

AshLynn

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aisling Bea (1984–present)
    Irish comedian, actress and screenwriter who created and starred in the Channel 4 series This Way Up.

If you like Aislynn…

Aisling— traditional Irish spelling of same name
Ashlyn— most common English phonetic spelling
Aisley— similar phonetic variant
Siobhan— another classic Irish name with hidden pronunciation
Caoimhe— beloved Irish name with similarly complex spelling

Frequently Asked

What does Aislynn mean?

Aislynn means dream or vision, from the Irish Aisling, denoting a visionary poem in the Irish bardic tradition.

How do you pronounce Aislynn?

Aislynn is pronounced ASH-lin (/ˈæʃ.lɪn/), with two syllables.

Is Aislynn a girl's name?

Yes, Aislynn is a feminine name, a phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling.

How popular is the name Aislynn?

Aislynn is an uncommon spelling of Aisling/Ashlyn, popular in Irish-American families.