What does Ichika mean?
Ichika is often written with kanji for “one” and “flower” or “fragrance.”
What does Kiku mean?
Kiku is the Japanese word for the chrysanthemum, a flower of autumn and of the imperial family.
Ichika vs Kiku
Which is more popular?
Ichika and Kiku are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ichika | Kiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | One flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-CHEE-kah | KEE-koo |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2018 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2018 (5) | 1915 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ichika
Kiku
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ichika | Kiku |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ichika or Kiku more popular?
Ichika and Kiku are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ichika and Kiku?
Ichika means One flower (Japanese origin), while Kiku means Chrysanthemum (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Ichika or Kiku?
In US records, Ichika first appears in 2018 and Kiku in 1915, so Kiku has the longer recorded history.