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