Ichigo, derived from Japanese, translates to 'strawberry'. It is often used as a unisex given name but is more commonly known for being the Japanese word for strawberry itself. In Japanese culture, strawberries symbolize spring and are celebrated annually during the Strawberry Festival held in February. Ichigo also has associations with cherry blossoms due to their simultaneous blooming seasons.
Ichigo was chosen for only 5 babies in 2009 and again in 2015, but it surged to 6 in 2023, bringing the total number of babies named Ichigo over these years to 16.