Artemis
Artemis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑː.tə.mɪs/ · /ˈɑɹ.tə.mɪs/
Meaning and origin of Artemis
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Artemios.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́ρτεμις (Ắrtemis). Further etymology is uncertain.
How popular is Artemis?
Since 1880, 3,299 girls and 847 boys in the U.S. have been named Artemis (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #854 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1557 in 2021. In 2025, 332 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Artemis
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Artemis
Sister and brother names that share Artemis's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Artemis FAQ
What does the name Artemis mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Artemios. A male given name from Ancient Greek. Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́ρτεμις (Ắrtemis). Further etymology is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Artemis?
Artemis is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Artemis?
Since 1880, 3,299 girls and 847 boys in the U.S. have been named Artemis (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #854 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1557 in 2021. In 2025, 332 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Artemis a boy or girl name?
Artemis is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,299 girls and 847 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.