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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. Cheryl96%
  4. Pamella96%
  5. Lynette96%
  6. Sahar96%
  7. Shaniya96%
  8. Marva96%
  9. Tavia96%
  10. Dollie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila44%
  2. Erna50%
  3. Pepper51%
  4. Lola52%
  5. Zina52%
  6. Loli52%
  7. Ramie53%
  8. Ramona53%
  9. Georgette53%
  10. Allyssa53%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Verdie96%
  2. Nady96%
  3. Jailynn96%
  4. Shena96%
  5. Nancy96%
  6. Berniece96%
  7. Christina96%
  8. Ernestina96%
  9. Charlette96%
  10. Mittie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Haïli42%
  4. Loli42%
  5. Tina42%
  6. Scar42%
  7. Lola42%
  8. Scarlie42%
  9. Rihanna42%
  10. Zelda42%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Serena96%
  2. Séni96%
  3. Sere96%
  4. Tawana95%
  5. Khadijah95%
  6. Loma95%
  7. Serene94%
  8. Oneida94%
  9. Ruthann93%
  10. Deena92%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Roxie42%
  3. Kendi42%
  4. Diamonda42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Whit42%
  7. Kendra42%
  8. Ary42%
  9. Aryana42%
  10. Diam42%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Grayce96%
  2. Marla96%
  3. Maryanna96%
  4. Leelee96%
  5. Emiliana96%
  6. Doris96%
  7. Jacquelin96%
  8. Paupau96%
  9. Linda96%
  10. Rosalyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna48%
  2. Bertie50%
  3. Allyssa51%
  4. Tequila51%
  5. Nénès53%
  6. Iny53%
  7. Zee53%
  8. Agnes53%
  9. Inez53%
  10. Agnou53%
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