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Ayslin

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Pronounced ASH-lin /ˈæʃ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision' — a poetic word for a dream-vision in Irish literary tradition. Lyrical and evocative.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic Irish name: Ayslin spells Aisling, 'dream; vision' (said 'ASH-lin'). Lyrical and evocative.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision' — a poetic word for a dream-vision in Irish literary tradition. Lyrical and evocative.
U.S. rank (2025)#7193 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520022025

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

Ayslin respells Aisling, Irish for 'dream; vision,' rooted in a genre of visionary Irish poetry. It keeps the lyrical meaning in an easier spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'ASH-lin').

It appears only rarely, alongside Aisling and Ashlyn. Rare, poetic, and evocative.

Did you know? Ayslin is a phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision' — a word for a poetic dream-vision in Irish literary tradition (said 'ASH-lin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ayslin — Aisling spelling; Irish 'dream; vision'

Variations

AislingAshlynAshling

Nicknames

AshLin

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Ashlyn— a like -lyn cousin sound
Aislinn— a spelling cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayslin mean?

Ayslin is a spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision.'

How do you pronounce Ayslin?

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

Is Ayslin a boy or girl name?

Ayslin is a girl's name.

How popular is Ayslin?

Ayslin is a rare name in the U.S.

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