Dream or vision
Derived from the Irish word 'aisling', this name refers to a specific poetic genre in Irish literature where a woman appears in a vision to represent the spirit of Ireland. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Ashling in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Irish actress and comedian
British actress
Irish-Italian actress
A forest spirit and secondary protagonist · The Secret of Kells
