Polaris Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Polaris

The astronomical Polaris is better known as the North Star, the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation. It's also the name of a character in the Marvel Universe, the daughter of Magneto.

Polaris for boys

Similar in feel to Orion, Mars, and Atlas, Polaris was chosen by Love is Blind stars Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytows for their son in 2026.

Polaris for girls

It's also the name of a character in the Marvel Universe, as the daughter of Magneto.

Reminiscent of names like Paris, Polly, and Larissa, and similar in feel to other cosmic choices like Luna, Vega, and Venus, Polaris has been given to at least 44 girls since 2010 in the US.

Pronounced poh-LAR-is.

As of October 2026, Polaris ranked #13086 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #10928 in 2021.