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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. Scott87%
  2. Brent87%
  3. Brian87%
  4. Rodney85%
  5. Jeremy83%
  6. Troy81%
  7. Derrick78%
  8. Lance77%
  9. Erik74%
  10. Jason72%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn48%
  2. Shane48%
  3. Mario59%
  4. Chad61%
  5. Eric66%
  6. Wesley68%
  7. Bradley68%
  8. Marc68%
  9. Andre69%
  10. Darren70%

Love potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Andre79%
  2. Brian77%
  3. Troy77%
  4. Rodney76%
  5. Jeremy76%
  6. Brent73%
  7. Scott73%
  8. Derrick71%
  9. Mario69%
  10. Lance67%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad49%
  2. Bradley53%
  3. Wesley56%
  4. Darren57%
  5. Marc59%
  6. Jason60%
  7. Shawn61%
  8. Shane61%
  9. Eric62%
  10. Erik63%

Professional potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Shawn81%
  2. Shane81%
  3. Scott78%
  4. Andre78%
  5. Rodney75%
  6. Jeremy72%
  7. Brent71%
  8. Derrick69%
  9. Erik66%
  10. Mario65%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason45%
  3. Darren45%
  4. Bradley52%
  5. Brian54%
  6. Lance55%
  7. Wesley59%
  8. Troy60%
  9. Eric62%
  10. Marc63%

Crush potential for Ailey

Top 10

  1. Brian90%
  2. Rodney88%
  3. Jason86%
  4. Jeremy86%
  5. Scott86%
  6. Brent86%
  7. Troy86%
  8. Lance84%
  9. Derrick83%
  10. Darren83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane50%
  2. Shawn50%
  3. Andre67%
  4. Eric71%
  5. Marc71%
  6. Mario73%
  7. Chad75%
  8. Erik76%
  9. Bradley80%
  10. Wesley82%
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