UK girl's name
Artemisia
Meaning "follower of Artemis", the Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Artemisia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Artemisia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2014 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Artemisia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Artemisia ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Artemisia.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Artemisia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Artemisia mean?
The given name Artemisia has its origins in ancient Greek culture, with the earliest known use dating back to around the 5th century BC. The name is derived from the Greek word "artemis," which was the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, and childbirth. This connection to the goddess suggests that the name may have been given to children as a way to honor or seek the protection of Artemis.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Artemisia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Persian queen named Artemisia I of Caria, who lived in the 5th century BC. Artemisia I was known for her naval skills and her role in the Persian Wars, where she fought alongside the Persian king Xerxes I.
Another notable historical figure with the name Artemisia was Artemisia II of Caria, who ruled the ancient Greek city-state of Caria in the 4th century BC. She is remembered for building one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in honor of her husband Mausolus.
In the Renaissance period, the name Artemisia gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous bearers of the name was the Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653), who was one of the first female artists to gain recognition and success in the male-dominated art world of her time.
Moving forward, in the 19th century, the name Artemisia was used by the French writer and feminist Artemisia Bowes (1813-1900), who wrote under the pen name "Mademoiselle Eugénie Niboyet." She was a prominent figure in the early women's rights movement in France.
Another notable bearer of the name was Artemisia Gentileschi Ragazzi (1805-1892), an Italian painter and the great-great-niece of the renowned Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi. She was known for her portraits and historical paintings, and her works can be found in various museums across Italy.
While the name Artemisia has ancient Greek roots, it has been used across different cultures and time periods, often associated with strong, independent women who made significant contributions to their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Artemisia over time
The chart below shows babies named Artemisia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Artemisia, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Artemisia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Artemisia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4731 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5138 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Artemisia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Artemisia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Artemisia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Artemisia was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Artemisia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Artemisia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Artemisia?
Meaning "follower of Artemis", the Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
How many people are called Artemisia in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Artemisia across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.