Hoku

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOH-koo /ˈhoʊ.ku/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian hoku, 'star.' A luminous nature name, noted here respectfully and often used in longer star-related names.Medium

In 30 seconds: A luminous Hawaiian name: Hoku means 'star' (said 'HOH-koo'). Bright and celestial.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian hoku, 'star.' A luminous nature name, noted here respectfully and often used in longer star-related names.

U.S. rank (2024)#12952 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hoku is the Hawaiian word for 'star,' carried as a given name for boys and girls. Celestial and warm, it echoes across island culture and starlit names, and it is noted here respectfully (said 'HOH-koo').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, heritage-rooted, and celestial.

Did you know? Hoku is the Hawaiian word for 'star' — a radiant nature name that also appears in longer star names, noted respectfully (said 'HOH-koo').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Hoku — Hawaiian 'star'; noted respectfully

Variations

HokUHokulani

Nicknames

KuHoki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoku mean?

Hoku is the Hawaiian word for 'star.'

How do you pronounce Hoku?

It's said HOH-koo /ˈhoʊ.ku/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hoku a boy or girl name?

Hoku is used here as a boy's name, though it is unisex in Hawaii.

How popular is Hoku?

Hoku is a rare name in the U.S.