What does Kiku mean?
Kiku is the Japanese word for the chrysanthemum, a flower of autumn and of the imperial family.
What does Koharu mean?
Koharu joins kanji for “small” and “spring,” and also names the mild days of an Indian summer.
Kiku vs Koharu
Which is more popular?
Kiku and Koharu are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Kiku | Koharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Chrysanthemum | Small spring |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KEE-koo | koh-HAH-roo |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 1915 (7) | 2011 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kiku
Koharu
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kiku | Koharu |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 | 17 |
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kiku or Koharu more popular?
Kiku and Koharu are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Kiku and Koharu?
Kiku means Chrysanthemum (Japanese origin), while Koharu means Small spring (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kiku or Koharu?
In US records, Kiku first appears in 1915 and Koharu in 2004, so Kiku has the longer recorded history.