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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. Melinda95%
  2. Dawn94%
  3. Heather93%
  4. Tracey92%
  5. Tamara92%
  6. Deanna91%
  7. Angela91%
  8. Lisa90%
  9. Veronica90%
  10. Carrie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina59%
  2. Gina67%
  3. Tonya69%
  4. Jill69%
  5. Nina72%
  6. Tara74%
  7. Wendy76%
  8. Stacey78%
  9. Heidi78%
  10. Melissa80%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa89%
  4. Yolanda88%
  5. Heather87%
  6. Christy85%
  7. Michele85%
  8. Michelle85%
  9. Dawn85%
  10. Melanie84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill49%
  3. Gina52%
  4. Nina61%
  5. April66%
  6. Deanna66%
  7. Tara68%
  8. Jennifer71%
  9. Melissa73%
  10. Tanya73%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Tonya85%
  2. Michele83%
  3. Michelle83%
  4. Angela79%
  5. Heidi76%
  6. Melanie74%
  7. Lisa74%
  8. Wendy73%
  9. Dawn72%
  10. Stacey70%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara51%
  2. Gina51%
  3. Tina51%
  4. Tara52%
  5. Jennifer52%
  6. Katrina57%
  7. Tanya57%
  8. Deanna58%
  9. Heather60%
  10. Jill61%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Dawn96%
  2. Heather96%
  3. Kimberly96%
  4. Amy94%
  5. Angela94%
  6. Tamara93%
  7. Melinda92%
  8. Christy92%
  9. Veronica92%
  10. Melanie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya69%
  2. Jill70%
  3. Tina71%
  4. Gina74%
  5. Nina75%
  6. Heidi76%
  7. Wendy77%
  8. Melissa77%
  9. Tara79%
  10. Katrina81%
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