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Altair

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Pronounced AL-tair /ˈæl.tɛr/Medium

Meaning: Altair is the name of the brightest star in Aquila (the Eagle), from the Arabic al-tair, 'the flying (one),' part of al-nasr al-tair, 'the flying eagle.' As a given name it is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A brilliant star name: Altair means 'the flying eagle' (said 'AL-tair'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAltair is the name of the brightest star in Aquila (the Eagle), from the Arabic al-tair, 'the flying (one),' part of al-nasr al-tair, 'the flying eagle.' As a given name it is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12197 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Altair is the name of the eagle-star in Aquila, from the Arabic al-nasr al-tair, 'the flying eagle.' A striking celestial name, it is usually given to boys. As a girl's name it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'AL-tair').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., with heavier male and unisex use. Rare, celestial, and bold.

Did you know? Altair is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle — its name from the Arabic al-tair, 'the flying one.' A luminous celestial pick, usually a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'AL-tair').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Altair — Arabic 'the flying eagle'; star name; usually boy-leaning

Variations

AltaireAltayrAltari

Nicknames

AltaTai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Altair mean?

Altair is Arabic for 'the flying (eagle)' — the name of the brightest star in Aquila, the Eagle.

How do you pronounce Altair?

It's said AL-tair /ˈæl.tɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Altair a boy or girl name?

Altair is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is Altair?

Altair is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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