Aisling name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 72%
Aisling name meaning:
The name Aisling is of Irish origin and it has a beautiful and poetic meaning. In Gaelic, Aisling means "dream" or "vision". It carries a sense of mysticism and fantasy, evoking images of ethereal and otherworldly realms.
In Irish folklore and literature, an Aisling is often depicted as a woman who appears in a poet's dream, representing Ireland as a personified figure fighting for independence from foreign rule. She is a symbol of hope, resilience, and the longing for a better future. Aisling is characterized by her beauty, grace, and strength, embodying the ideals of the Irish people.
Choosing the name Aisling for a girl can reflect the parents' desire for their daughter to have a dream-like quality, inspiring her to be imaginative, creative, and to aspire for greatness. It can also be seen as a tribute to Irish heritage and culture, celebrating the rich mythology and literary traditions of Ireland.
Origin: Irish
Dream or vision.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 1569 out of 5581
19 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
96 - 5yrs
-153 - 1yr
-13
- Scotland (1490)
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Aisling
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