Midori

Midori is a unisex name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in the United States.

Midori at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Midori

Midori belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Midori first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 1,224 babies since 1880, including 13 in 2024.

Midori in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Midori in 2024
13
Total since 1880
1,224

Midori in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Babies named Midori in 2017
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Midori mean?

The meaning of Midori is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Midori a boy or girl name?

Midori is a unisex name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Midori?

Midori comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Midori?

Midori is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 1,224 babies since 1880.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.