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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. Ananya96%
  2. Antwone96%
  3. Courtland96%
  4. Samiya96%
  5. Anessa96%
  6. Aniah96%
  7. Abrielle96%
  8. Rahul96%
  9. Kierstyn96%
  10. Karyme96%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc53%
  2. Fredy53%
  3. Cy56%
  4. Franky59%
  5. Ciro59%
  6. Gema60%
  7. Saray60%
  8. Fausto60%
  9. Italia60%
  10. Eriberto60%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Jailynn96%
  2. Neftali96%
  3. Neel96%
  4. Adia96%
  5. Cristofer96%
  6. Karolina96%
  7. Anamaria96%
  8. Cecilio96%
  9. Bianka96%
  10. Maryah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Fredy42%
  2. Luc45%
  3. Roxy46%
  4. Tylan47%
  5. Lexy48%
  6. Cy50%
  7. Franky50%
  8. Lexis51%
  9. Marius51%
  10. Rileigh51%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Serene94%
  3. Leeland90%
  4. Cecilio89%
  5. Madelaine89%
  6. Sahana89%
  7. Harmonie88%
  8. Landin88%
  9. Azul88%
  10. Simran87%

Bottom 10

  1. Carrington42%
  2. Ramses42%
  3. Shia42%
  4. Bentlee42%
  5. Tyce42%
  6. Kayne42%
  7. Tyran42%
  8. Ceasar43%
  9. Trevion43%
  10. Kierstyn44%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Maryanna96%
  2. Antoni96%
  3. Analisa96%
  4. Angelyn96%
  5. Silvana96%
  6. Janeth96%
  7. Damen96%
  8. Kierstyn96%
  9. Yamilet96%
  10. Neftali96%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc53%
  2. Ciro58%
  3. Isaak58%
  4. Ubaldo60%
  5. Fausto60%
  6. Gema60%
  7. Angeles60%
  8. Saray60%
  9. Eriberto60%
  10. Arwen60%
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