Artemis vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1024 for Artemis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Emma mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Artemis and Emma boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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