Polaris

Pronunciation: [ p-ohl-EHR-uhs ]

Polaris is a girl baby name. Ranked #20,140 in the US, popular nicknames include Pol, Poy, and Polie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Polaris is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ohl-EHR-uhs.

Parents who love the name Polaris often also consider Tulasi, Midajah, Yarali .

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Historical Record

Polaris first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.

Over 44 babies have been named Polaris in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Polaris is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #20,140 for girl names in the US .

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#20,140
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#20,140
Total SSA Count
7

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Pol Poy Polie Polaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polaris

Is Polaris a boy or girl name?
Polaris is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Polaris?
Polaris is pronounced p-ohl-EHR-uhs.
How popular is the name Polaris?
Polaris is currently ranked #20140 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Polaris?
Common nicknames for Polaris include Pol, Poy, Polie, and Polaie.
Is Polaris a common or rare name?
Polaris is an uncommon name, ranked #20140 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Polaris?
Polaris pairs well with Tulasi, Midajah, Yarali, Iylan in style and sound.

About the Name Polaris

Polaris is a girl name .

Polaris is currently ranked #20,140 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Polaris include Pol, Poy, Polie, and Polaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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