The name Altair is a girl's name meaning "falcon".

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The name Altair peaked for girls at #6730 in 2014. The name is most popular in Texas. Altair is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Altair is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "falcon".

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The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline. 

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The name Altair peaked for boys at #4063 in 2024. The name is most popular in California, California, and California. Altair is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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