What does the name Hoku mean?

Hoku is a girl name of Hawaiian origin: star.

When was the name Hoku most popular?

Hoku has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Hoku?

Names similar to Hoku in origin and style include Miku, Lani, Kiana, Mele, Pua.

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Hoku

girl name

Origin

Hawaiian

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

star

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Hoku has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Hoku

Miku Lani Kiana Mele Pua Alohi

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