Aisling

Aisling is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “dream.” In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Aisling at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“dream”

About the name Aisling

Aisling belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “dream” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aisling first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2555 in 2002, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 1,494 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aisling in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#2555 in 2002
Peak year
2002
Babies named Aisling in 2024
30
Total since 1880
1,494

Aisling in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#391 in 1998
Babies named Aisling in 2025
15
Total since 1996
962

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aisling mean?

Aisling means “dream” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aisling a boy or girl name?

Aisling is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aisling?

Aisling comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Aisling?

Aisling first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #2555 in 2002, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.