Nemesis
Pronunciation: [ n-EHM-uhs-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nemesis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 166 babies have been named Nemesis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nemesis is past its peak , currently ranked #33,554 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,554
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nemesis
Nemesis is a girl name .
Nemesis is currently ranked #33,554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nemesis include Nem, Neme, Nemey, Nemeie, Sis, Sisy, Sisie, Ney, Neie, and Nemkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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