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1979

First Year

2023

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#6392

Peak Rank

166

Total Count

22

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Nemesis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Nemesis is a name with a single cultural origin: Greek Mythology.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Greek Mythology

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## The Story of Nemesis

American parents first put Nemesis on the record books as a baby girl name in 1979, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 14 Nemesiss were born — ranking #6,392 that year. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 51% of all recorded Nemesiss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 166 Nemesiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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MT

ND

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VT

NH

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OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

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NE

MO

KY

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CO

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AR

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## Names that sound like Nemesis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nemesis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Nemeses
* Mimesis
* Nemesia
* Menaces
* Mimosas
* Noesis
* Emesis
* Nexis
* Chemosis
* Nimbuses
* Minuses
* Inss

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Nemesis

What does the name Nemesis mean?

Nemesis is a name with a single cultural origin: Greek Mythology.

What is the origin of the name Nemesis?

Nemesis has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.

How popular is Nemesis in 2026?

In 2026, Nemesis ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nemesis most popular?

Nemesis reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #6,392 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nemesis most popular?

Nemesis has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nemesis.

Is Nemesis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nemesis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nemesis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nemesis include Maryclare, Sylvanna, Tyhesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧MaryclarePeak #6392](/maryclare)[👧SylvannaPeak #6392](/sylvanna)[👧TyhesiaPeak #6392](/tyhesia)[👧NnennaPeak #6392](/nnenna)[👧ShabreePeak #6392](/shabree)[👧TeondraPeak #6392](/teondra)[👧MohiniPeak #6392](/mohini)[👧ShikhaPeak #6392](/shikha)

## About the name Nemesis 

Nemesis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Nemesis's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #6,392\. Use the chart and map above to compare Nemesis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1996 → ](/year/1996)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.