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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. Lynette96%
  2. Cherie96%
  3. Rachelle96%
  4. Dina96%
  5. Rosalind95%
  6. Meredith95%
  7. Leanne95%
  8. Audra95%
  9. Tracie94%
  10. Sonja94%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi60%
  2. Ginger62%
  3. Mandy64%
  4. Candy67%
  5. Shanna71%
  6. Angie71%
  7. Jami74%
  8. Shauna74%
  9. Shawna74%
  10. Greta75%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Kristine96%
  2. Angelia96%
  3. Aimee96%
  4. Amie96%
  5. Kristi96%
  6. Kristy96%
  7. Greta96%
  8. Maribel96%
  9. Leanne96%
  10. Audra96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ginger51%
  2. Mandy54%
  3. Shanna58%
  4. Angelique59%
  5. Angie60%
  6. Kimberley61%
  7. Candy62%
  8. Keisha64%
  9. Ingrid65%
  10. Deana66%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Jami85%
  2. Nikki85%
  3. Kristie82%
  4. Bobbi82%
  5. Kristine82%
  6. Kristi82%
  7. Kristy82%
  8. Angelia79%
  9. Monique79%
  10. Kelli78%

Bottom 10

  1. Ronda48%
  2. Shauna52%
  3. Shawna52%
  4. Kenya52%
  5. Jodi53%
  6. Raquel54%
  7. Shanna55%
  8. Kimberley55%
  9. Misty56%
  10. Kari57%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Cherie96%
  2. Lynette96%
  3. Tracie96%
  4. Audra96%
  5. Rachelle96%
  6. Maribel96%
  7. Dina96%
  8. Rochelle96%
  9. Leanne96%
  10. Angelia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi55%
  2. Candy64%
  3. Ginger69%
  4. Angie70%
  5. Shauna70%
  6. Shawna70%
  7. Jami71%
  8. Mandy72%
  9. Karin76%
  10. Lea77%
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