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