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Artemis

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Pronounced AR-tuh-mis /ˈɑːr.tə.mɪs/High

Meaning: Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; possibly pre-Greek in originMedium

In 30 seconds: The name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals. Artemis is one of the Twelve Olympians and the twin sister of Apollo. Her name's etymology is genuinely debated by scholars.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningEtymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; possibly pre-Greek in origin
U.S. rank (2025)#1017 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births246 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Artemis is the name of one of the twelve Olympian deities of ancient Greece — goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild animals, and chastity. Her name's precise etymology is disputed; ancient Greeks connected it to various words meaning 'safe,' 'healthy,' or 'butcher.' Some scholars suggest it is pre-Greek (possibly Anatolian) in origin.

As a given name, Artemis has been used in Greece continuously. In the U.S. it remained rare until the 2010s–2020s, when mythology names surged. It ranked #1022 for girls in 2024, part of the same wave as Athena, Apollo, and Perseus.

Did you know? NASA's Artemis program — the 21st-century lunar exploration missions — was named after the goddess because Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo, linking the new moon missions to the legendary Apollo program of the 1960s.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Artemis — Greek mythology and disputed etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Artemisia

Nicknames

ArtieTemisMia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Artemis (mythological)
    Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; one of the twelve Olympians and twin sister of Apollo. Identified with Roman Diana.

If you like Artemis…

Athena— fellow Greek Olympian goddess name rising for girls in the same trend
Apollo— Artemis's twin brother and the most famous Olympian male name
Diana— the Roman equivalent of Artemis, goddess of the hunt
Cynthia— a poetic epithet of Artemis from Mount Cynthus
Selene— Greek moon goddess name in the same mythological cluster

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artemis mean?

Artemis's etymology is disputed. She is the Greek goddess of the hunt, moon, and wild animals. Her name may be pre-Greek; ancient Greeks connected it to words meaning 'safe' or 'healthy.'

How do you pronounce Artemis?

It's said AR-tuh-mis — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artemis a boy or girl name?

Artemis is used as a girls' name; the goddess is female.

How popular is Artemis?

Artemis ranked #1022 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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