Meaning and history
Honoka is a Japanese feminine given name whose meaning depends on the kanji selected. Common writings include 穂香, combining “ear of grain” with “fragrance,” and 帆乃香, using characters associated with “sail,” a phonetic or possessive element, and “fragrance”; many other combinations are possible. Without the bearer’s characters, no single translation is correct. Notable bearers include Japanese actor and model Honoka Miki and Japanese karate practitioner Honoka Tsukii.
In 2021, 5 babies were recorded with the name Honoka, ranking #15,251 among girls.