Altair: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A flying eagle soaring among the bright stars.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8698
- Peak
- #4914 in 2018
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Altair Means
Altair is a boy name of English origin. A flying eagle soaring among the bright stars.
How Popular Altair Is
Altair currently ranks #8698 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4914 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Altair
- Altair is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Altair is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Altair
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Altair
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Questions About Altair
What does Altair mean?
Altair is a boy name of English origin. A flying eagle soaring among the bright stars.
How popular is Altair?
Altair currently ranks #8698 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4914 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Altair come from?
Altair comes from English roots. Altair is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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