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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. Lei96%
  2. Ananya96%
  3. Pamella96%
  4. Sahar96%
  5. Tavia96%
  6. Samiya96%
  7. Loie96%
  8. Bela96%
  9. Anessa96%
  10. Aniah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila44%
  2. Pepper51%
  3. Loli52%
  4. Ramie53%
  5. Zozo54%
  6. Viva54%
  7. Haïli54%
  8. Hail54%
  9. Drea55%
  10. Maggs57%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Verdie96%
  2. Nady96%
  3. Jailynn96%
  4. Shena96%
  5. Charlette96%
  6. Neesy96%
  7. Dede96%
  8. Kiki96%
  9. Shazza96%
  10. Doree96%

Bottom 10

  1. Haïli42%
  2. Loli42%
  3. Scar42%
  4. Scarlie42%
  5. Viva42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Hail42%
  8. Teeny42%
  9. Caprice43%
  10. Cyndi43%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Séni96%
  2. Sere96%
  3. Loma95%
  4. Serene94%
  5. Oneida94%
  6. Temperance92%
  7. Gwenda91%
  8. Joce91%
  9. Tarra91%
  10. Fredia90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kendi42%
  2. Diamonda42%
  3. Whit42%
  4. Ary42%
  5. Diam42%
  6. Dada42%
  7. Khaleesi42%
  8. Arry42%
  9. Kals42%
  10. Dessy42%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Grayce96%
  2. Maryanna96%
  3. Leelee96%
  4. Emiliana96%
  5. Paupau96%
  6. Simona96%
  7. Regenia96%
  8. Tams96%
  9. Darl96%
  10. Analisa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila51%
  2. Nénès53%
  3. Iny53%
  4. Zee53%
  5. Agnou53%
  6. Nes53%
  7. Aggie53%
  8. Hildegarde53%
  9. Ramie54%
  10. Drea54%
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