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Altair

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-TAIR /ælˈtɛr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic al-ta'ir, 'the flying one, the bird/eagle' — the brightest star in AquilaHigh

In 30 seconds: A soaring eagle of a star: Altair is Arabic for 'the flying one' — the brilliant star of the Eagle constellation. Celestial, bold, and high-flying.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic al-ta'ir, 'the flying one, the bird/eagle' — the brightest star in Aquila
U.S. rank (2025)#5618 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082025

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 comes from Arabic al-ta'ir, 'the flying one, the eagle' — the brightest star in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). A luminous celestial name, it soars with starry, high-flying grandeur.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, flying-eagle at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Altair is one of the brightest stars in the night sky — from Arabic al-ta'ir, 'the flying eagle'; it's also a hero of the Assassin's Creed games.
Overall data confidence 85%
References — Altair (star) — etymology

Variations

AltahirAltaïr

Nicknames

Tair

Famous Bearers

  • ★Altair Ibn-La'Ahad
    fictional protagonist of the video game Assassin's Creed (2007), widely known in gaming culture
  • ★Altair Jarabo (1986-)
    Mexican actress known for telenovelas including Fuego en la Sangre

If you like Altair…

Orion— a fellow star/constellation name
Atlas— a companion celestial name
Vega— another bright-star name
Ahmir— echoes that soft -ir sound
Abir— shares Altair's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Altair mean?

Altair is Arabic for 'the flying one, the eagle' — a brilliant star.

How do you pronounce Altair?

It's said al-TAIR /ælˈtɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Altair a boy or girl name?

Altair is a boy's name.

How popular is Altair?

Altair is a rare name in the U.S.

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