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The baby name Aislin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ASH-lin (ˈæʃ.lɪn),ASH-leen (ˈæʃ.liːn).

Aislin is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: ASH-lin (ˈæʃ.lɪn),ASH-leen (ˈæʃ.liːn)

What is the meaning of the name Aislin ?

The baby name Aislin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ASH-lin (ˈæʃ.lɪn),ASH-leen (ˈæʃ.liːn).

Aislin is Irish in Origin.

Aislin traces to the Irish Gaelic term aisling, meaning “dream” or “vision,” especially the poetic vision of a woman symbolizing the land of Ireland. As a given name it represents a streamlined Anglicized form of Aislinn/Aisling while conveying an imaginative, lyrical sense.

The name’s use as a personal name emerged in the 20th century amid the revival of Irish-language names, gaining ground in Ireland and spreading through the Irish diaspora to Britain, North America, and Australia. Aislin remains less common than the Irish standard Aisling and the modern Aislinn but is instantly recognizable to English speakers. Related spellings and variants include Aislinn, Aisling, Aishling, Aislyn, Aislynn, and the English-influenced Ashlyn/Ashlynn, which are often associated with the same “dream; vision” meaning. Overall, Aislin blends Gaelic heritage with a crisp contemporary look.

Aislin has the following similar or variant Names

Aislin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1992 #1 559
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
Canada Girls 2016 #304 5 2,798
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
United States Girls 2024 #881 36 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,065 14 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,103 81 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Aislin is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Ireland
AL
AR

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People also ask about Aislin

Aislin is predominantly a girl's name.
Aislin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ASH-lin (ˈæʃ.lɪn),ASH-leen (ˈæʃ.liːn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aislinn, Aisling, Aisleen, Aislyn, Aislynn and Aislene.
Across languages, Aislin has these equivalents: Aisling (original Irish form), Aislinn (alternate Gaelic spelling), Ashlyn (Anglicized form).
Yes, very popular — Aislin ranked #1 in Ireland in 1992, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Aislin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1992).
Aislin's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #868 in 2014 to #881 in 2024 in United States.