Midori
About Midori
In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly used on girls.
Meaning "green" or "beautiful bird" depending on which kanji elements are used, the name has appeared in a number of animes, mangas, and games. Actress Midori Francis, violinist Midori Goto, and figure skater Midori Ito are notable bearers.
Pronounced mid-OR-ee.
As of October 2026, Midori ranked #8242 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1625 in 1923.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Midori on lists
Famous Midoris
- Midori Ito
world champion figure skater and Olympic silver medalist
- Midori Snyder
American author
Midori in pop culture
- A sweet
green and melon,flavoured liqueur.
- A character from the Guitar Hero game
an ex,violinist and Eco,friendly punk.
- Midori Gurin
character in "Yandere Simulator"
- Midori
the daughter of Kaze in "Fire Emblem: Fates:
- Ken Midori (also known as Kensuke Midorikawa)
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