What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
What does Kiku mean?
Kiku is the Japanese word for the chrysanthemum, a flower of autumn and of the imperial family.
Honoka vs Kiku
Which is more popular?
Honoka and Kiku are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Honoka | Kiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Harmony; faint grace | Chrysanthemum |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hoh-NOH-kah | KEE-koo |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2004 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2008 (10) | 1915 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Honoka
Kiku
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Honoka | Kiku |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 17 | 0 |
| 2000s | 21 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Honoka or Kiku more popular?
Honoka and Kiku are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Honoka and Kiku?
Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin), while Kiku means Chrysanthemum (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Honoka or Kiku?
In US records, Honoka first appears in 2004 and Kiku in 1915, so Kiku has the longer recorded history.