Akhtar

Akhtar is a unisex name of Persian origin meaning “star and planet.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2006.

Akhtar at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“star and planet”

About the name Akhtar

Akhtar belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “star and planet” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Akhtar does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Akhtar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Akhtar in 2006
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akhtar mean?

Akhtar means “star and planet” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Akhtar a boy or girl name?

Akhtar is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2006.

What origin is the name Akhtar?

Akhtar comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Akhtar?

In England & Wales, Akhtar was given to 3 babies in 2006 and 10 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

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