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Aisling Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Aisling

"Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision""

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2002 👥 1,494 in US
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Meaning
Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision"
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,494
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Aisling Mean?

Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision". It refers to an aisling, a poetic genre that developed in Irish poetry during the 17th and 18th centuries. There is no evidence that it was used as a given name before the 20th century. The name is included in Reverend Patrick Woulfe's 1923 collection of Irish names, with the comment that the name was in use in Derry and Omeath.

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Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision". It refers to an aisling, a poetic genre that developed in Irish poetry during the 17th and 18th centuries. There is no evidence that it was used as a given name before the 20th century. The name is included in Reverend Patrick Woulfe's 1923 collection of Irish names, with the comment that the name was in use in Derry and Omeath.…

Root Element
Aisling
Core Meaning
"Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision""
Language

🔢 Numerology of Aisling

A 1
I 9
S 1
L 3
I 9
N 5
G 7
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 1,494 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 1,494
Peak year 2002 (61)
First recorded 1972
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Aisling" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision"".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~1,494 people named Aisling in the US. Peaked in 2002 with 61 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Aisling?

The Life Path number for Aisling is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Aisling a boy or girl name?

Aisling is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Aisling in the US?

Approximately 1,494 people in the United States are named Aisling. The name peaked in 2002 with 61 recorded uses.

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