What does Kaede mean?
Kaede is written with the kanji for the maple tree, prized for its autumn colour.
What does Momoka mean?
Momoka joins the kanji for “peach” and “flower,” a blossoming spring image.
Kaede vs Momoka
Which is more popular?
Kaede is more popular than Momoka today: about 5 US babies were given the name Kaede in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
| Kaede | Momoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Maple | Peach blossom |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-EH-deh | moh-MOH-kah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 1998 |
| Peak year | 2006 (17) | 2009 (17) |
| In 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaede
Momoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaede | Momoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 11 |
| 2010s | 109 | 69 |
| 2000s | 96 | 77 |
| 1990s | 13 | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaede or Momoka more popular?
Kaede is more popular than Momoka today: about 5 US babies were given the name Kaede in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
What is the difference between Kaede and Momoka?
Kaede means Maple (Japanese origin), while Momoka means Peach blossom (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kaede or Momoka?
In US records, Kaede first appears in 1997 and Momoka in 1998, so Kaede has the longer recorded history.