Midori

Midori: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Midori

  • A unisex given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese みどり (Midori).

How popular is Midori?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1625peak rank (1923)
1,224babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,224 girls in the U.S. have been named Midori. Its highest rank for girls was #1625 in 1923. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Midori FAQ

What does the name Midori mean?

A unisex given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese みどり (Midori).

What is the origin of the name Midori?

Midori is listed as a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Midori?

Since 1880, 1,224 girls in the U.S. have been named Midori. Its highest rank for girls was #1625 in 1923. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Midori a boy or girl name?

Midori is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,224 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.