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Aisling

Quick answerAisling (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.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,782
TrendStable
Peak year2002
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#180

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aisling

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.

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Etymology

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. The name is primarily used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, with particular cultural significance in Irish literature and nationalist movements where aisling poems symbolized hope for Irish independence.

Aisling currently ranks #3,782 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.

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