Artemis

Meaning of Artemis

It comes from the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, the moon, and childbirth. The name itself is often linked to being 'safe' or 'whole'.

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Popularity of Artemis

After ranking as high as #853 in 2023, Artemis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Artemis

• Artemis Pebdani
  American actress, comedian
• Artemis Cooper
  British author, biographer
• Artemis Gounaki
  Greek singer, songwriter
• Artemis P. Simopoulos
  American physician, nutritionist
• Artemis Artemiadou
  Greek volleyball player

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Questions about the name Artemis

What does the name Artemis mean?

Artemis means it comes from the greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, the moon, and childbirth. the name itself is often linked to being 'safe' or 'whole', and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Artemis a boy's or a girl's name?

Artemis is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Artemis?

Artemis did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Artemis most popular?

Artemis peaked at #853 in 2023.