Aisling
Aisling first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2002, when 61 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 39.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aisling popular?
Steady Aisling has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2002.
| 2020s | 227 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 422 | |
| 2000s | 407 | |
| 1990s | 296 | |
| 1980s | 166 | |
| 1970s | 15 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aisling mean?
Aisling is the Irish word for “dream” or “vision,” and a genre of visionary poetry.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisling mean?
Aisling means Dream, vision. Aisling is the Irish word for “dream” or “vision,” and a genre of visionary poetry.
What is the origin of the name Aisling?
Aisling is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Aisling?
Aisling is pronounced “ASH-ling.”
Is Aisling a boy or a girl name?
Aisling is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Aisling a popular name right now?
Aisling has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2002.
How popular is the name Aisling?
In 2025, Aisling ranked #3782 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aisling most popular?
Aisling was most popular in 2002, when about 61 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aisling?
Names similar to Aisling include Morrigan, Orla, Niamh, Fiadh, Nuala.
What names go well with Aisling?
Irish names that pair well with Aisling include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Riley, Nora.