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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. Darcy96%
  5. Dina96%
  6. Rosalind95%
  7. Meredith95%
  8. Leanne95%
  9. Audra95%
  10. Tracie94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun48%
  2. Jermaine54%
  3. Bobbi60%
  4. Damon62%
  5. Ginger62%
  6. Mandy64%
  7. Clint65%
  8. Candy67%
  9. Vance69%
  10. Shanna71%

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. Clint45%
  2. Damon46%
  3. Ginger51%
  4. Mandy54%
  5. Vance55%
  6. Shanna58%
  7. Angelique59%
  8. Angie60%
  9. Kris60%
  10. Kimberley61%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Elisha91%
  2. Jami85%
  3. Nikki85%
  4. Kristie82%
  5. Bobbi82%
  6. Lesley82%
  7. Kristine82%
  8. Kristi82%
  9. Kristy82%
  10. Jermaine82%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon48%
  2. Ronda48%
  3. Quincy49%
  4. Shauna52%
  5. Shawna52%
  6. Kenya52%
  7. Jodi53%
  8. Raquel54%
  9. Shanna55%
  10. Kimberley55%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Cherie96%
  2. Lynette96%
  3. Tracie96%
  4. Audra96%
  5. Rachelle96%
  6. Darrin96%
  7. Maribel96%
  8. Dina96%
  9. Darcy96%
  10. Rochelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun50%
  2. Jermaine55%
  3. Bobbi55%
  4. Clint64%
  5. Candy64%
  6. Vance67%
  7. Ginger69%
  8. Angie70%
  9. Shauna70%
  10. Shawna70%
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