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Artemisia

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Pronounced ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah /ˌɑːr.təˈmiː.zi.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek, 'belonging to Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and moon; also a plant genus (wormwood, mugwort). Borne by an ancient warrior-queen and the Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal classical name: Artemisia means 'of Artemis' — huntress goddess — and names a plant too (said 'ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah'). Storied and strong.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek, 'belonging to Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and moon; also a plant genus (wormwood, mugwort). Borne by an ancient warrior-queen and the Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi.
U.S. rank (2025)#7937 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992025

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

Artemisia is Greek for 'belonging to Artemis,' goddess of the hunt and moon, and doubles as a botanical genus. Its bearers include a naval-commander queen and painter Artemisia Gentileschi — a strong, storied name, rare in the U.S. (said 'ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., prized for its classical weight. Rare, regal, and botanical.

Did you know? Artemisia means 'of Artemis,' the huntress goddess, and also names a plant (wormwood). It was borne by an ancient warrior-queen and the great Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (said 'ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Artemisia — Greek 'of Artemis'; goddess + plant; queen/painter bearers

Variations

ArtemesiaArtemisArtemisya

Nicknames

ArtieMisia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artemisia mean?

Artemisia is Greek for 'belonging to Artemis,' the huntress goddess; it is also a plant genus.

How do you pronounce Artemisia?

It's said ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah /ˌɑːr.təˈmiː.zi.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Artemisia a boy or girl name?

Artemisia is a girl's name.

How popular is Artemisia?

Artemisia is a rare name in the U.S.

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