What does Aisling mean?
Aisling is the Irish word for “dream” or “vision,” and a genre of visionary poetry.
What does Morrigan mean?
The Morrigan is an Irish goddess of war and fate; her name is usually read “great queen.”
Aisling vs Morrigan
Which is more popular?
Morrigan is more popular than Aisling today: about 63 US babies were given the name Morrigan in 2025, compared with 39 named Aisling.
| Aisling | Morrigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dream, vision | Great queen |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ASH-ling | MOR-ih-gan |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1972 | 1995 |
| Peak year | 2002 (61) | 2023 (69) |
| In 2025 | 39 | 63 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aisling
Morrigan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aisling | Morrigan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 227 | 309 |
| 2010s | 422 | 423 |
| 2000s | 407 | 322 |
| 1990s | 296 | 85 |
| 1980s | 166 | 0 |
| 1970s | 15 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aisling or Morrigan more popular?
Morrigan is more popular than Aisling today: about 63 US babies were given the name Morrigan in 2025, compared with 39 named Aisling.
What is the difference between Aisling and Morrigan?
Aisling means Dream, vision (Irish origin), while Morrigan means Great queen (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Aisling or Morrigan?
In US records, Aisling first appears in 1972 and Morrigan in 1995, so Aisling has the longer recorded history.