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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dream, vision
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ASH-ling
Aisling is an Irish name meaning "dream" or "vision." It's a name with a soft, poetic meaning behind it, and one that gives a child a story to grow into.
Meaning & Origin of Aisling
Meaning: Dream, vision.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aisling
ASH-lingIPA /ˈæʃlɪŋ/
Popularity of Aisling
Aisling is uncommon in the U.S. It peaked at #2555 in 2002, when 61 babies were given the name, and sat at #4547 in 2024 with 30 babies. The Social Security data covers 1972 through 2024.
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These names have followed a similar path to Aisling in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Aisling mean?
Dream, vision. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aisling?
Aisling is pronounced ASH-ling (IPA: /ˈæʃlɪŋ/).
Is Aisling a popular name right now?
Aisling peaked at #2555 in 2002 and is ranked #4547 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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