What does Ichika mean?
Ichika is often written with kanji for “one” and “flower” or “fragrance.”
What does Koharu mean?
Koharu joins kanji for “small” and “spring,” and also names the mild days of an Indian summer.
Ichika vs Koharu
Which is more popular?
Ichika and Koharu are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ichika | Koharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | One flower | Small spring |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-CHEE-kah | koh-HAH-roo |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2018 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 2018 (5) | 2011 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ichika
Koharu
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ichika | Koharu |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ichika or Koharu more popular?
Ichika and Koharu are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ichika and Koharu?
Ichika means One flower (Japanese origin), while Koharu means Small spring (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Ichika or Koharu?
In US records, Ichika first appears in 2018 and Koharu in 2004, so Koharu has the longer recorded history.