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Koharu

/ koh-HAH-roo /
Girl Japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Koharu means Small spring (Japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
koh-HAH-roo
Popularity of Koharu in the US, 1880–2025
2020

Koharu first appears in US records in 2004. It peaked in 2011, when 7 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Koharu popular?

Declining Koharu is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.

US babies given the name Koharu, by decade
2020s 11
2010s 17
2000s 17

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Koharu mean?

Koharu joins kanji for “small” and “spring,” and also names the mild days of an Indian summer.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Koharu mean?

Koharu means Small spring. Koharu joins kanji for “small” and “spring,” and also names the mild days of an Indian summer.

What is the origin of the name Koharu?

Koharu is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Koharu?

Koharu is pronounced “koh-HAH-roo.”

Is Koharu a boy or a girl name?

Koharu is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Koharu a popular name right now?

Koharu is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.

When was the name Koharu most popular?

Koharu was most popular in 2011, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Koharu?

Names similar to Koharu include Kiku, Ichika, Honoka, Nao, Sumire.

What names go well with Koharu?

Japanese names that pair well with Koharu include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.