Nemesis is a unique and powerful female name with an ancient Greek origin. The name Nemesis was originally the personification of divine retribution in Greek mythology. She was the goddess who pursued those guilty of hubris, or pride against the gods, until they paid for their transgression.
The name Nemesis comes from the ancient Greek word 'nemeso', which means 'to give what is due' or 'to assign'. This reflects the role of the goddess Nemesis in Greek mythology as she was tasked with balancing out the scales of justice and punishing those who overstepped their bounds.
In Greek myth, Nemesis was often depicted as a winged woman holding a balance scale in one hand and a whip in the other. She appeared when people became too arrogant or proud, reminding them that they were still mortal and subject to fate.
Throughout history, the name Nemesis has been associated with concepts of justice, punishment, and retribution. However, it has also been used as a title for powerful women throughout history who embodied these qualities in their own way.
Today, Nemesis remains a unique and striking female name that carries a strong historical and mythological significance. Despite its ancient origins, the name Nemesis continues to be chosen by parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughters that reflects power, justice, and strength of character.
"Nemesis has a unique birth pattern in the United States, with fluctuations over the years. The earliest recorded birth was in 1979, with just five newborns that year. In the decade that followed, from 1990 to 1999, there were peaks and troughs in Nemesis births: a high of 14 in 1996, followed by lower numbers ranging from five to nine births annually.
The early 2000s saw consistent birth numbers for Nemesis, with seven births each year between 2000 and 2003. The years 2004 and 2005 had six Nemesis births each, before the number climbed back up to eight in 2006. After a gap of several years without recorded births, Nemesis reappeared with six births in 2013, followed by similar numbers in subsequent years: eight in 2015 and six in both 2016 and 2020. The most recent year on record is 2023, with another six Nemesis births.
In total, there have been 166 recorded births of the name Nemesis in the United States since 1979."