Midnight

Pronunciation: [ m-IHDN-eyet ]

Midnight is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,964 in the US, popular nicknames include Mid, Miy, and Midie.

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Girl Name #28,964 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Midnight is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHDN-eyet.

Parents who love the name Midnight often also consider Florice, Stephen, Harold .

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Historical Record

Midnight first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.

Over 22 babies have been named Midnight in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Midnight is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,964 for girl names in the US .

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#28,964
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#28,964
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Mid Miy Midie Midnie

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Midnight is also used as a boy name, ranked #44665.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight

Is Midnight a boy or girl name?
Midnight is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28964. As a boy name, it is ranked #44665. Midnight is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Midnight?
Midnight is pronounced m-IHDN-eyet.
How popular is the name Midnight?
Midnight is currently ranked #28964 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Midnight?
Common nicknames for Midnight include Mid, Miy, Midie, and Midnie.
Is Midnight a common or rare name?
Midnight is an uncommon name, ranked #28964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Midnight?
Midnight pairs well with Florice, Stephen, Harold, Eola in style and sound.

About the Name Midnight

Midnight is a girl name .

Is Midnight a boy or girl name? Midnight is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,964 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,665. Midnight is more commonly used as a girl name.

Midnight is currently ranked #28,964 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Midnight include Mid, Miy, Midie, and Midnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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