girl's name
Aishling
ASH-ling (Irish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,400
Aishling is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1992, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aishling Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 211 |
| 1980s | 416 |
| 1990s | 458 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 37 |
How Popular Is Aishling?
In 2015, Aishling was given to 6 babies in Ireland, ranking #609 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Aishling Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aishling
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aishling Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aishling over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aishling
- Irish ASH-ling
Sibling Names for Aishling
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aishling — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aishling
How popular is the name Aishling?
In 2015, Aishling was given to 6 babies in Ireland, ranking #609 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Aishling a girl's or a boy's name?
Aishling is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aishling?
Aishling has 2 syllables.
When was Aishling most popular?
Aishling peaked in 1992, when 63 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.