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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. Linden96%
  4. Cheryl96%
  5. Pamella96%
  6. Akeem96%
  7. Antwone96%
  8. Lynette96%
  9. Sahar96%
  10. Shaniya96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila44%
  2. Elon45%
  3. Juanma48%
  4. Shaw48%
  5. Johno48%
  6. Sean48%
  7. Shuggy48%
  8. Jock48%
  9. Shawn48%
  10. Shaney48%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Verdie96%
  2. Shepard96%
  3. Nady96%
  4. Sherrill96%
  5. Jailynn96%
  6. Shena96%
  7. Nancy96%
  8. Berniece96%
  9. Christina96%
  10. Ernestina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ris42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Ozzie42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Vanya42%
  6. Cain42%
  7. Anakin42%
  8. Fredy42%
  9. Maverick42%
  10. Hailey42%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Shalom96%
  2. Serena96%
  3. Aman96%
  4. Séni96%
  5. Sere96%
  6. Tawana95%
  7. Khadijah95%
  8. Loma95%
  9. Serene94%
  10. Oneida94%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Orlandino42%
  3. Telly42%
  4. Kaiser42%
  5. Cortez42%
  6. Roxie42%
  7. Lucious42%
  8. Tysony42%
  9. Kendi42%
  10. Diamonda42%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Grayce96%
  2. Marla96%
  3. Maryanna96%
  4. Leelee96%
  5. Antoni96%
  6. Emiliana96%
  7. Doris96%
  8. Jacquelin96%
  9. Edsel96%
  10. Paupau96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna48%
  2. Werner48%
  3. Herbert49%
  4. Herby49%
  5. Herberto49%
  6. Seanie50%
  7. John50%
  8. Jock50%
  9. Shany50%
  10. Shane50%
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