What does Riko mean?
Riko often pairs the kanji for “jasmine” with “child” (子), a classic feminine ending.
What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
Riko vs Honoka
Which is more popular?
Riko and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Riko | Honoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Jasmine child | Harmony; faint grace |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | REE-koh | hoh-NOH-kah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 2002 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 2017 (12) | 2008 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Riko
Honoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Riko | Honoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | 5 |
| 2010s | 50 | 17 |
| 2000s | 40 | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riko or Honoka more popular?
Riko and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Riko and Honoka?
Riko means Jasmine child (Japanese origin), while Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Riko or Honoka?
In US records, Riko first appears in 2002 and Honoka in 2004, so Riko has the longer recorded history.