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