Altair
- Pronunciation
- [Al-tair]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bird
- Origin
- Arabic
Altair Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 168 baby girls have been named Altair. The name peaked in 2014 with 18 US births that year (rank #6730). In 2024, ranked #12197 nationally — 5,467 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Altair
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Altair births are: Texas (19).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Altair
If you like Altair's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Altair's exact length and starting letter: Aamori, Aanjay, Aarika, Aarthi, Aarush.
Quick Facts About Altair
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Compare Altair to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Altair against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).