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Pronounced mee-DOR-ee /miˈdɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese midori, 'green; verdant' — a symbol of freshness, nature and new growthLow

In 30 seconds: Green; verdant: Midori is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mee-DOR-ee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese midori, 'green; verdant' — a symbol of freshness, nature and new growth

U.S. rank (2024)#8242 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,224

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Midori comes from the Japanese midori, 'green; verdant' — a symbol of freshness, nature and new growth. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mee-DOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, green-and-verdant at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Midori means 'green; verdant' in Japanese — a symbol of freshness, nature and new growth — lyrical and classic (said 'mee-DOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Midori — Japanese etymology

Variations

Midorie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Midori mean?

Midori is Japanese for 'green; verdant'.

How do you pronounce Midori?

It's said mee-DOR-ee /miˈdɔr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Midori a boy or girl name?

Midori is a girl's name.

How popular is Midori?

Midori is a very rare name in the U.S.