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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. Adriene96%
  3. Cherie96%
  4. Danelle96%
  5. Rachelle96%
  6. Carisa96%
  7. Charise96%
  8. Brigette96%
  9. Audrea96%
  10. Qiana96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila44%
  2. Shawn48%
  3. Shane48%
  4. Shaun48%
  5. Germaine53%
  6. Scotty53%
  7. Jermaine54%
  8. Erich55%
  9. Kisha56%
  10. Josette59%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Charlette96%
  2. Trudi96%
  3. Consuela96%
  4. Alethea96%
  5. Tanna96%
  6. Sharla96%
  7. Darcey96%
  8. Kristine96%
  9. Machelle96%
  10. Mellisa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Caprice43%
  4. Scotty44%
  5. Clint45%
  6. Damon46%
  7. Tracy46%
  8. Erich47%
  9. Chad49%
  10. Jill49%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Tawana95%
  2. Deena92%
  3. Elisha91%
  4. Tarra91%
  5. Glendon90%
  6. Susannah89%
  7. Seneca88%
  8. Jeana87%
  9. Nicolle87%
  10. Daniele87%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Tosha42%
  3. Cleopatra42%
  4. Vanita43%
  5. Barbra44%
  6. Jason45%
  7. Roderic45%
  8. Darren45%
  9. Shona46%
  10. Rolanda46%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Darcie96%
  2. Mellissa96%
  3. Dawn96%
  4. Carisa96%
  5. Tosha96%
  6. Ami96%
  7. Katrice96%
  8. Jenniffer96%
  9. Cherie96%
  10. Lynette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane50%
  2. Shawn50%
  3. Shaun50%
  4. Erich51%
  5. Tequila51%
  6. Germaine53%
  7. Jermaine55%
  8. Bobbi55%
  9. Tito60%
  10. Wilfredo60%
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