What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
What does Sumire mean?
Sumire is the Japanese word for the violet flower.
Honoka vs Sumire
Which is more popular?
Honoka and Sumire are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Honoka | Sumire | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Harmony; faint grace | Violet |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hoh-NOH-kah | soo-MEE-reh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2004 | 1994 |
| Peak year | 2008 (10) | 2018 (11) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Honoka
Sumire
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Honoka | Sumire |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 26 |
| 2010s | 17 | 61 |
| 2000s | 21 | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Honoka or Sumire more popular?
Honoka and Sumire are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Honoka and Sumire?
Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin), while Sumire means Violet (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Honoka or Sumire?
In US records, Honoka first appears in 2004 and Sumire in 1994, so Sumire has the longer recorded history.