Atari
Pronunciation: [ uht-AHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Atari first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 90 babies have been named Atari in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Atari is past its peak , currently ranked #26,359 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,359
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Atari
Atari is a boy name .
Is Atari a boy or girl name? Atari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,359 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,022. Atari is more commonly used as a boy name.
Atari is currently ranked #26,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Atari include Ata, Aty, Atie, and Atakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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