Aislyn
Meaning
"dream, vision"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,596
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ash, Ais, Lynnie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dream, vision"
Origin: Old Irish
"country; land"
Origin: Welsh
Gladys is more popular, ranked #3446 vs #3596 for Aislyn.
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Gladys is more popular, ranked #3446 compared to Aislyn at #3596 in the United States.
Aislyn means "dream, vision" (Old Irish origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).
Aislyn is primarily a girl name. Gladys is primarily a girl name.