Spelling Variants
Aisling vs Aislinn: Which Spelling?
Both Irish names meaning 'dream', just spelling variation.
Global Rank #180
Aisling
Origin: Irish
Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling) is an Irish name meaning "dream" or "vision," derived from the Irish Gaelic word "aisling" which refers to a genre of Irish poetry featuring allegorical visions.
Global Rank #355
Aislinn
Origin: Irish
Aislinn is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "ais" (dream) and "finn" (fair/white), meaning "dream" or "fair dream." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Aisling currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.