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By Sophie Kihm · Oct 2026

Hoku

OriginHawaiian
Meaning"night of the full moon"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Hoku

Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.

Hoku for girls

A spirited name with major cross-cultural significance. In addition to its celestial meaning in Hawaiian, it means "rhyme" in Finnish and "congratulations" in Japanese.

Pronounced HO-koo.

As of October 2026, Hoku ranked #12952 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #12822 for boys in 2021.

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Famous Hokus

  • Hoku (born Hoku Christian Ho)Girl

    early 2000s pop singer

Hoku in blog posts

Night Names are Heavenly
Day and Night Names Shine All The Time
Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide

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