Atari

Q: Is Atari a boy or girl name?

Atari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #26359, and as a girl name it ranks #59022.

Q: How popular is the name Atari?

Atari is ranked #26359 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ uht-AHR-ee ]

Boy Name #26,359 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Atari is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uht-AHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Atari often also consider Athiran, Hattie, Sylvia .

Popularity Over Time

#26,359

Current Rank

Peaked 1982 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,359
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ata Aty Ataie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Atari is also used as a girl name, ranked #59022.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atari

Is Atari a boy or girl name?

Atari is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26359. As a girl name, it is ranked #59022. Atari is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Atari?

Atari is pronounced uht-AHR-ee.

How popular is the name Atari?

Atari is currently ranked #26359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Atari?

Common nicknames for Atari include Ata, Aty, and Ataie.

Is Atari a common or rare name?

Atari is an uncommon name, ranked #26359 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Ataie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.