Midna
A girl's name with 46 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Midna is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2016 to 2023, Midna has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Midna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Midna is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, most widely recognized as the name of the Twili princess in Nintendo's 2006 video game The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Midna is a complex, compelling character — initially antagonistic, she becomes Link's most important ally, making her one of the most beloved characters in the Zelda franchise.
Midna is extremely rare in SSA records as a given name, but her fan-favorite status has attracted parents who want a name with gaming heritage. Its three-syllable structure is melodic, and the twilight-princess imagery gives it a darkly magical quality.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Midna does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Midna’s rarity (46 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Midna has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 28 | — |
The Story of Midna
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Midna is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Midna are most likely born between 2016 and 2023.
How rare is Midna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Midna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 28 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2016–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #13015 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14733 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16870 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13340 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17348 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13643 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11488 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2023