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Ailey

Girl Name day: August 18
Ailey is a short form of Aileen: on birth records it is written Aileen (35,711 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Aileen page.
Origin: Irish / Old French. Meaning: Disputed: 'desired/longed-for' or 'shining light'.
An Irish form of Eileen, itself from Eibhlín, derived either from the Norman Aveline or treated as an Irish form of Helen; the origin is debated.

Name day for Ailey

August 18

Why this day? Ailey is a short form of Aileen, and shares its name day.

Ailey is celebrated in the United States on August 18.

The story of the name Ailey

Ailey is a short form of Aileen. It keeps its origin (Irish / Old French) and meaning — disputed: 'desired/longed-for' or 'shining light', and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Ailey is rarely written as such: the Aileys are Aileens (35,711 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Aileen page.

Frequently asked questions about Ailey

What does Ailey mean?

Ailey is a short form of Aileen, which means disputed: 'desired/longed-for' or 'shining light'.

When is Ailey's name day?

August 18, together with Aileen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ailey a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Aileen.

Ailey's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 5/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Amirah96%
  2. Evelynn96%
  3. Adelyn96%
  4. Kamila96%
  5. Alba96%
  6. Addilyn96%
  7. Aurelia96%
  8. Theodora96%
  9. Monserrat96%
  10. Alena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda57%
  2. Cali58%
  3. Alaia60%
  4. Braelynn60%
  5. Royalty60%
  6. Charleigh60%
  7. Adaline60%
  8. Adela60%
  9. Daleyza60%
  10. Romina60%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Anabel96%
  2. Brinley96%
  3. Evalyn96%
  4. Belen96%
  5. Adelina96%
  6. Amaris96%
  7. Emelia96%
  8. Joelle96%
  9. Adelyn96%
  10. Promise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Cali44%
  3. Cataleya47%
  4. Arya50%
  5. Jaylah50%
  6. Zola52%
  7. Zara52%
  8. Annabell52%
  9. Everleigh54%
  10. Alia55%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Elliana89%
  2. Saige87%
  3. Annalee86%
  4. Antonella85%
  5. Selah83%
  6. Brinley83%
  7. Joelle82%
  8. Chana82%
  9. Clementine81%
  10. Elianna81%

Bottom 10

  1. Sloane42%
  2. Scarlet42%
  3. Alia42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Zara42%
  6. Octavia43%
  7. Alannah43%
  8. Cordelia45%
  9. Cataleya45%
  10. Frida46%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Anabel96%
  2. Roselyn96%
  3. Adelina96%
  4. Adelyn96%
  5. Gracelyn96%
  6. Thea96%
  7. Elianna96%
  8. Amirah96%
  9. Adelia96%
  10. Emelia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda57%
  2. Briella60%
  3. Braelynn60%
  4. Alaia60%
  5. Raelyn60%
  6. Rosalia60%
  7. Kaia60%
  8. Alani60%
  9. Harlee60%
  10. Romina60%
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