Aislinn
Meaningdream · Irish
Aislinn is a Gaelic girl name meaning “dream”, 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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- GenerationAislinn peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Aislinn you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aislinn would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 12,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAislinn first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Aislinns? Head to New Mexico, where it's the #296 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Aislinn
Aislinn is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “dream”. 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 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic names
Other spellings of Aislinn
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 Aislinn
What does the name Aislinn mean?
Aislinn means “dream” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dream (“dream”), Ashlyn (“dream”), Ashlynn (“dream”) and Aislyn (“dream, vision”).
What is the origin of the name Aislinn?
Aislinn 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 Aislinn a boy or girl name?
Aislinn is a girl name. In 2025, 131 US girls were named Aislinn.
How popular is the name Aislinn?
Aislinn ranked #1,592 for US girls in 2025, given to 131 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #891. Over the last five years it has slipped 632 places.
What names are similar to Aislinn?
If you like Aislinn, you might also like Aislyn, Dream, Ashlyn and Ashlynn. Aislyn is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Aislinn?
Aislinn is a Gaelic girl name meaning “dream”, 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.