Entry № 1777 · Greek origin

Nemesis Nemesis — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ NEH-meh-sis /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Meaning
"Greek goddess of retribution"
Syllables
3
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Greek)

A name that means "greek goddess of retribution".

Nemesis (Νέμεσις) is the Greek goddess of retribution and divine justice — particularly the punisher of those guilty of hubris (excessive pride). She ensured that human happiness was never disproportionate.

The word "nemesis" entered English meaning a rival or downfall.

Greek goddess of retribution.

The name in its native script.

Νέμεσις
Transliteration
Némesis
Pronunciation
/ ˈnɛ.mə.sɪs /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Nemesis stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Nemesis · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Nemesiss before her.

Real people
Nemesis
Greek goddess.
In fiction
Nemesis
Goddess of retribution.
Greek mythology

Names connected to Nemesis.

The number behind Nemesis.

6

The Nurturer

Nemesis reduces to six — the number of Greek retribution.

Why families chose this name.

"Greek retribution. Seven letters. Nemesis."
Eleni · Mother of one · Athens