Altair

Pronunciation: [ ahlt-EHR ]

Boy Name #4,101 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4101, Altair is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Altair is a boy name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahlt-EHR.

Parents who love the name Altair often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,101
Total SSA Count: 26

Nicknames

Alt Aly Altie Altaie

Also a Girl Name

Altair is also used as a girl name, ranked #18663.

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Similar Names

Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altair

Is Altair a boy or girl name?

Altair is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4101. As a girl name, it is ranked #18663. Altair is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Altair?

Altair is pronounced ahlt-EHR.

How popular is the name Altair?

Altair is currently ranked #4101 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Altair?

Common nicknames for Altair include Alt, Aly, Altie, and Altaie.

Is Altair a common or rare name?

Altair is an uncommon name, ranked #4101 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Altair

Altair is a boy name .

Is Altair a boy or girl name? Altair is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,101 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,663. Altair is more commonly used as a boy name.

Altair is currently ranked #4,101 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Altair include Alt, Aly, Altie, and Altaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.