Aisling - girls name

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.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1569 out of 5581

19 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    96
  • 5yrs

    -153
  • 1yr

    -13

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Aisling

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