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1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#1598

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

84

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Midori

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Midori is a name with a single cultural origin: Japanese.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Japanese

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## The Story of Midori

The earliest SSA record of Midori as a baby girl name dates back to 1915, when 7 babies received it. 1988 was its biggest year on record, with 33 newborns named Midori — #3,039 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 20% of all recorded Midoris. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,835 among baby girl names with 13 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Midoris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

ME

WA

MT

ND

MN

WI

MI

NY

VT

NH

MA

OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

CT

RI

CA

NV

WY

NE

MO

KY

WV

VA

MD

DE

DC

UT

CO

KS

AR

TN

NC

SC

AK

AZ

NM

OK

LA

MS

AL

GA

HI

TX

FL

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

500+

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## Names that sound like Midori

Phonetically similar names — useful when Midori is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Medora](/medora)
* Madore
* [Madora](/madora)
* Madara
* [Madeira](/madeira)
* Madera
* Madero
* Madura
* Maduro
* Metairie
* Meteora
* Mador

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Midori

What does the name Midori mean?

Midori is a name with a single cultural origin: Japanese.

What is the origin of the name Midori?

Midori has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Japanese.

How popular is Midori in 2026?

In 2026, Midori ranks #7,835 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Midori most popular?

Midori reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #1,598 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Midori most popular?

Midori has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Midori.

Is Midori a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Midori is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Midori?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Midori include Gaetana, Ivalee, Loleta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧GaetanaPeak #1598](/gaetana)[👧IvaleePeak #1598](/ivalee)[👧LoletaPeak #1598](/loleta)[👧AlindaPeak #1598](/alinda)[👧LindaleePeak #1598](/lindalee)[👧LashunPeak #1599](/lashun)[👧MykaPeak #1599](/myka)[👧ShaneaPeak #1599](/shanea)

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## About the name Midori 

Midori is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Midori's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #1,598\. Use the chart and map above to compare Midori's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1988 → ](/year/1988)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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