Artavis is of African origin, derived from the Akan tribe's words 'arte' meaning king and 'vis' signifying born on Tuesday. This unique moniker was popularized by American football players who have borne this name, making it more recognizable in recent years. It has been used more frequently as a given name since the late 20th century but remains relatively rare compared to other names.
The name Artavis experienced varying popularity between 1977 and 2012, with notable spikes in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The peak years were 1999 and 2004, both seeing 7 births each. Despite fluctuations, the name maintained consistent usage throughout this period, with a total of 72 births recorded over these decades.