Atari
Pronunciation: [ uht-AHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Atari first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 58 babies have been named Atari in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Atari is past its peak , currently ranked #59,022 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,022
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Atari
Atari is a girl name .
Is Atari a boy or girl name? Atari is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,022 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,359. Atari is more commonly used as a boy name.
Atari is currently ranked #59,022 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Atari include Atarah, Atara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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