What does Kiku mean?
Kiku is the Japanese word for the chrysanthemum, a flower of autumn and of the imperial family.
What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
Kiku vs Honoka
Which is more popular?
Kiku and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Kiku | Honoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Chrysanthemum | Harmony; faint grace |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KEE-koo | hoh-NOH-kah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 1915 (7) | 2008 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kiku
Honoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kiku | Honoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 | 21 |
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kiku or Honoka more popular?
Kiku and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Kiku and Honoka?
Kiku means Chrysanthemum (Japanese origin), while Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kiku or Honoka?
In US records, Kiku first appears in 1915 and Honoka in 2004, so Kiku has the longer recorded history.