Midoriya
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Midoriya peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (2021). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Midoriya has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Midoriya is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Midoriya is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, widely recognized as the surname of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the globally popular anime series My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia). In Japanese, midori (緑) means 'green,' and ya (谷) means 'valley.'
The surge in this name in U.S. birth records is directly tied to the anime's massive fandom — a reflection of how manga and anime characters have become a meaningful source of baby name inspiration for a generation of American parents.
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Phonetically, Midoriya belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Midoriya’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Midoriya has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | — |
The Story of Midoriya
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Midoriya is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Midoriya are most likely born between 2021 and 2021.
How rare is Midoriya?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Midoriya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2021–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #10418 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2021