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Midori
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How to Pronounce Midori
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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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
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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
Nicknames
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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.
