What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
What does Riko mean?
Riko often pairs the kanji for “jasmine” with “child” (子), a classic feminine ending.
Honoka vs Riko
Which is more popular?
Honoka and Riko are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Honoka | Riko | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Harmony; faint grace | Jasmine child |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hoh-NOH-kah | REE-koh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2004 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 2008 (10) | 2017 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Honoka
Riko
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Honoka | Riko |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 18 |
| 2010s | 17 | 50 |
| 2000s | 21 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Honoka or Riko more popular?
Honoka and Riko are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Honoka and Riko?
Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin), while Riko means Jasmine child (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Honoka or Riko?
In US records, Honoka first appears in 2004 and Riko in 2002, so Riko has the longer recorded history.