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Themis

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Pronounced THEM-iss /ˈθɛm.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek themis, 'divine law; custom; that which is laid down as right'; the Titaness of divine order, law, and justice; we note the TitanessLow

In 30 seconds: Divine law; that which is right: Themis is the Greek Titaness of order. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'THEM-iss'). We note the Titaness.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek themis, 'divine law; custom; that which is laid down as right'; the Titaness of divine order, law, and justice; we note the Titaness
U.S. rank (2025)#17046 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519162025

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

Themis comes from the Greek themis, 'divine law; custom; that which is laid down as right'; the Titaness of divine order, law, and justice (we note the Titaness). A crisp, classic name (said 'THEM-iss').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a symbol of justice). Rare, divine-law at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Themis is 'divine law; that which is laid down as right' in Greek — the Titaness of divine order, law, and justice (often shown with scales) — a crisp, storied name (we note the Titaness; said 'THEM-iss').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Themis — Greek mythology; Titaness

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Themis mean?

Themis is Greek for 'divine law; that which is laid down as right'; the Titaness of order and justice. We note the Titaness.

How do you pronounce Themis?

It's said THEM-iss /ˈθɛm.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Themis a boy or girl name?

Themis is a girl's name.

How popular is Themis?

Themis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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