What does Koharu mean?
Koharu joins kanji for “small” and “spring,” and also names the mild days of an Indian summer.
What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
Koharu vs Honoka
Which is more popular?
Koharu and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Koharu | Honoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Small spring | Harmony; faint grace |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | koh-HAH-roo | hoh-NOH-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2004 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 2011 (7) | 2008 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Koharu
Honoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Koharu | Honoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 5 |
| 2010s | 17 | 17 |
| 2000s | 17 | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Koharu or Honoka more popular?
Koharu and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Koharu and Honoka?
Koharu means Small spring (Japanese origin), while Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Koharu or Honoka?
In US records, Koharu first appears in 2004 and Honoka in 2004, so Koharu has the longer recorded history.