Artemis
Artemis is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “safe, unharmed, butcher.” Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, twin sister of Apollo.
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how do you pronounce Artemis?
AR-teh-miss
more about Artemis
Fiercely independent and protective, she was the patron of young girls and women. NASA's Artemis program to return humans to the moon has renewed modern interest in this powerful name.
how popular is this name?
Artemis has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 2020. It peaked at #854 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #854 |
| 2022 | #902 |
| 2021 | #868 |
| 2020 | #958 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Artemis fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Artemis
Artemis is the Greek goddess of hunting, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth and chastity; Diana is her Roman equivalent.
who are famous people named Artemis?
- Artemis I (NASA's lunar exploration mission)
- Artemis Fowl (protagonist of Eoin Colfer's bestselling book series)
what names are similar to Artemis?
what names go well with Artemis?
Sibling names that share Artemis's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Artemis
What does the name Artemis mean?
Artemis means “safe, unharmed, butcher”.
What is the origin of the name Artemis?
Artemis comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Artemis?
Artemis ranked #854 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data.
Is Artemis a boy or girl name?
Artemis is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Artemis?
Artemis is pronounced AR-teh-miss, with 3 syllables.
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