Honoka is of Japanese origin, meaning 'first flower'. It is often used for girls and is composed of two characters: 'ho' (豊) which means 'abundant', and 'ka' (加) which means 'addition'. This name has gained popularity in recent years due to its use by the character Honoka Kosaka from the popular anime series 'Love Live!'. It is considered a beautiful and unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with a meaningful meaning.
The name Honoka experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 2008 and 2019 (10 and 7 births respectively), but has generally remained steady around 5 births per year since 2016, accumulating to a total of 43 births between 2004 and 2021.