Artemis vs Maylee

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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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Maylee Rank #1,021

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Maylee more popular?

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Maylee mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Artemis and Maylee boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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