Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Australian
Meaning: Wealthy and prosperous, Turned Everything He Touched to Gold
Pronunciation: MYE-das, ˈmaɪdəs, M AY D AH S
Popularity Rank: #63,843
The name Midas is of Greek origin, derived from the legendary King Midas who was known for his ability to turn everything he touched into gold. It symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and the Midas touch.
The name Midas is of Greek, Australian origin and means Wealthy and prosperous, Turned Everything He Touched to Gold. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Midas is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, United States of America, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MYE-das
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈmaɪdəs
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY D AH S
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Midas is recorded 433 times globally, ranking it as the 63,843th most common name worldwide.
Midas is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 103 occurrences, making it the 4,437th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Midas is found among 1 in every 3683 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #4,437 | 1 : 3,683 |
| South Africa | #19,497 | 1 : 49,891 |
| United States of America | #36,031 | 1 : 50,253 |
| Belgium | #6,315 | 1 : 8,251 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Midas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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