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Altair

Pronunciation: [ ahlt-EHR ]

Girl Name #18,663 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Altair is a girl name, recorded for 7 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#18,663
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Alt Aly Altie Altaie

Also a Boy Name

Altair is also used as a boy name, ranked #4101.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altair

Is Altair a boy or girl name?
Altair is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #18663. As a boy name, it is ranked #4101. 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 #18663 in popularity for girl 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 #18663 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Altair

Altair is a girl name .

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

Altair is currently ranked #18,663 in popularity for girl 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.

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