Aisla vs Carrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisla

Girl #6,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,712
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Izzy, Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aisla Rank #6,712
Carrigan Rank #6,514

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6712 for Aisla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisla ___

  • Aisla Rose
  • Aisla Mae
  • Aisla Claire
  • Aisla Grace
  • Aisla Jane
  • Aisla Elizabeth

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisla

Fiona Rowan Lachlan Sorcha Calum

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisla or Carrigan more popular?

Carrigan is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Aisla at #6712 in the United States.

What do Aisla and Carrigan mean?

Aisla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aisla and Carrigan boy or girl names?

Aisla is primarily a girl name. Carrigan is primarily a girl name.

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