Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Artemis
UnisexGreek· “Greek goddess; meaning uncertain”
- Meaning
- Greek goddess; meaning uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AHR-tuh-mihs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,017
- US babies 2025
- 246
- Best rank
- #854 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Artemis
Artemis is often said to mean “Greek goddess; meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Greek roots.
Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals and the moon, twin sister of Apollo and daughter of Zeus and Leto. Her name's meaning is uncertain; scholars have proposed links to words for "safe" or "butcher," but none is settled, and the name may predate the Greek language. Artemis was one of the most widely worshipped deities of ancient Greece, and her temple at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. NASA's Artemis program has given the name a modern link to space exploration. Pronounced AHR-tuh-mihs, it is used for both boys and girls.
Popularity over time
Artemis first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2020. Its best national rank was #854 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 314 were named Artemis. In 2025, 246 babies were named Artemis, and it ranked #1,017 nationally. That is 134% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,359 in 1920, #6,826 in 1980, #13,330 in 2000, #6,204 in 2010, and #1,017 in 2025. Of the 3,299 US girls named Artemis since records began, 51% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,067 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Shay, Ellison, Seven, Austyn, and Majesty.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Artemis ranked highest in Kansas, Arizona, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | #593 | 5 |
| Arizona | #638 | 10 |
| Michigan | #641 | 12 |
| Ohio | #674 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | #689 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Artemis is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 78% of US babies named Artemis were girls and 22% were boys.
Artemis is usually pronounced AHR-tuh-mihs, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-is”.
Middle names for Artemis
A few middle names that flow with Artemis: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Artemis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Artemis mean?
Artemis is often said to mean “Greek goddess; meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Artemis?
Artemis has Greek roots. Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals and the moon, twin sister of Apollo and daughter of Zeus and Leto.
Is Artemis a popular name?
Not especially. Artemis ranked #1,017 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Artemis a boy or girl name?
Artemis is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 78% of US babies named Artemis were girls and 22% were boys.
How do you pronounce Artemis?
Artemis is usually pronounced AHR-tuh-mihs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings