Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Nemesis
//ˈnɛməsɪs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19967 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nemesis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nemesis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nemesis |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Nemesis through the decades
- Nemesis peaked in 1996, when 14 babies were named Nemesis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2003–2023), use of Nemesis has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.