What does Sumire mean?
Sumire is the Japanese word for the violet flower.
What does Honoka mean?
Honoka is written with kanji for “harmony” and “flower,” and also carries the sense of “faint, delicate.”
Sumire vs Honoka
Which is more popular?
Sumire and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Sumire | Honoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Violet | Harmony; faint grace |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | soo-MEE-reh | hoh-NOH-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1994 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 2018 (11) | 2008 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Sumire
Honoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Sumire | Honoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | 5 |
| 2010s | 61 | 17 |
| 2000s | 17 | 21 |
| 1990s | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sumire or Honoka more popular?
Sumire and Honoka are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Sumire and Honoka?
Sumire means Violet (Japanese origin), while Honoka means Harmony; faint grace (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Sumire or Honoka?
In US records, Sumire first appears in 1994 and Honoka in 2004, so Sumire has the longer recorded history.