What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
What does Ichika mean?
Ichika is often written with kanji for “one” and “flower” or “fragrance.”
Honoka vs Ichika
Which is more popular?
Honoka and Ichika are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Honoka | Ichika | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Harmony; faint grace | One flower |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hoh-NOH-kah | ee-CHEE-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2004 | 2018 |
| Peak year | 2008 (10) | 2018 (5) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Honoka
Ichika
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Honoka | Ichika |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 5 |
| 2010s | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | 21 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Honoka or Ichika more popular?
Honoka and Ichika are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Honoka and Ichika?
Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin), while Ichika means One flower (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Honoka or Ichika?
In US records, Honoka first appears in 2004 and Ichika in 2018, so Honoka has the longer recorded history.