Aisling
Meaningdream, vision · Irish
Aisling is a Gaelic girl name meaning “dream, vision”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAisling peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Aisling you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aisling would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 41,152 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAisling first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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About the name Aisling
Aisling is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “dream, vision”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic names
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Aisling
What does the name Aisling mean?
Aisling means “dream, vision” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aislyn (“dream, vision”), Drishti (“sight, vision”) and Darshana (“vision”).
What is the origin of the name Aisling?
Aisling is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Aisling a boy or girl name?
Aisling is a girl name. In 2025, 39 US girls were named Aisling.
How popular is the name Aisling?
Aisling ranked #3,780 for US girls in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #2,554. Over the last five years it has climbed 673 places.
What names are similar to Aisling?
If you like Aisling, you might also like Aislyn, Drishti and Darshana.
What should I know before naming my baby Aisling?
Aisling is a Gaelic girl name meaning “dream, vision”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.