What does Nanami mean?
Nanami commonly joins the kanji for “seven” and “sea.”
What does Momoka mean?
Momoka joins the kanji for “peach” and “flower,” a blossoming spring image.
Nanami vs Momoka
Which is more popular?
Nanami is more popular than Momoka today: about 6 US babies were given the name Nanami in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
| Nanami | Momoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Seven seas | Peach blossom |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | nah-NAH-mee | moh-MOH-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 1998 |
| Peak year | 2009 (19) | 2009 (17) |
| In 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nanami
Momoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nanami | Momoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | 11 |
| 2010s | 100 | 69 |
| 2000s | 116 | 77 |
| 1990s | 12 | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nanami or Momoka more popular?
Nanami is more popular than Momoka today: about 6 US babies were given the name Nanami in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
What is the difference between Nanami and Momoka?
Nanami means Seven seas (Japanese origin), while Momoka means Peach blossom (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Nanami or Momoka?
In US records, Nanami first appears in 1996 and Momoka in 1998, so Nanami has the longer recorded history.