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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. Pamella96%
  2. Laraine96%
  3. Pamelia96%
  4. Marylynn96%
  5. Jacquelyne96%
  6. Cheryll96%
  7. Sharleen96%
  8. Jona96%
  9. Regenia96%
  10. Jacqulyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid52%
  2. Andree55%
  3. Butch57%
  4. Cyndi57%
  5. Micky58%
  6. Mikki59%
  7. Helga60%
  8. Davy62%
  9. Peri63%
  10. Barbie64%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Herlinda96%
  2. Lisha96%
  3. Suzann96%
  4. Teresita96%
  5. Lawanna96%
  6. Cheryll96%
  7. Thresa96%
  8. Janise96%
  9. Jona96%
  10. Eilene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Cyndi43%
  3. Barbie44%
  4. Mikki47%
  5. Alphonzo52%
  6. Davy52%
  7. Flint52%
  8. Peri53%
  9. Micky53%
  10. Raynard54%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Gwenda91%
  2. Linn90%
  3. Fredia90%
  4. Georgine89%
  5. Ruthanne89%
  6. Dayle89%
  7. Jacquelyne89%
  8. Laurice89%
  9. Eilene87%
  10. Laraine87%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Drucilla47%
  3. Fonda47%
  4. Arnita50%
  5. Enola52%
  6. Flint53%
  7. Blane53%
  8. Eartha54%
  9. Rudolfo54%
  10. Brion54%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Sherron96%
  2. Regenia96%
  3. Kathlene96%
  4. Lanita96%
  5. Laraine96%
  6. Jolynn96%
  7. Sharleen96%
  8. Blane96%
  9. Joetta96%
  10. Gaynell96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree54%
  2. Cyndi60%
  3. Helga61%
  4. Peri65%
  5. Barbie66%
  6. Deedee67%
  7. Merri67%
  8. Merrie67%
  9. Micky67%
  10. Mikki67%
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