unisex name
Altaf
al-TAHF
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 32
Altaf is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Altaf is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in 2013, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2013.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Altaf Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Altaf?
In 2022, Altaf was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Altaf Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Altaf
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Altaf Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Altaf over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Altaf
- Pronunciation al-TAHF
Sibling Names for Altaf
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Altaf — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Altaf
How popular is the name Altaf?
In 2022, Altaf was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Altaf a girl's or a boy's name?
Altaf is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Altaf?
Altaf has 2 syllables.
When was Altaf most popular?
Altaf peaked in 2013, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Altaf a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Altaf currently ranks #5,818 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.