Minori
Meaningharvest · Japanese
Minori is a Japanese girl name meaning “harvest”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationMinori is having its moment right now. Most Minoris are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Minori would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMinori first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million girls, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Minori
Minori is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “harvest”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Minori
What does the name Minori mean?
Minori means “harvest” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Harvest (“harvest”).
What is the origin of the name Minori?
Minori is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Minori a boy or girl name?
Minori is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Minori.
How popular is the name Minori?
Minori ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,346 places.
What names are similar to Minori?
If you like Minori, you might also like Harvest.
What should I know before naming my baby Minori?
Minori is a Japanese girl name meaning “harvest”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.