Hoku
Hoku first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hoku popular?
Rising Hoku has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hoku mean?
The Hawaiian word 'hoku' (properly 'hoku') meaning 'star', recorded in the Pukui-Elbert dictionary. It appears in compounds such as Hokulani ('heavenly star') and in Polynesian star-navigation terms.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hoku mean?
Hoku means Star. The Hawaiian word 'hoku' (properly 'hoku') meaning 'star', recorded in the Pukui-Elbert dictionary. It appears in compounds such as Hokulani ('heavenly star') and in Polynesian star-navigation terms.
What is the origin of the name Hoku?
Hoku is of hawaiian origin.
How do you pronounce Hoku?
Hoku is pronounced “HOH-koo.”
Is Hoku a boy or a girl name?
Hoku is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Hoku a popular name right now?
Hoku has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
When was the name Hoku most popular?
Hoku was most popular in 2013, when about 5 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hoku?
Names similar to Hoku include Kai, Keahi.
What names go well with Hoku?
hawaiian names that pair well with Hoku include Kai, Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Malia.