Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Hoku

Hoku Ho Clements is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her 2000 single "Another Dumb Blonde", from the soundtrack and film Snow Day, which peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the single "Perfect Day", which appeared on the soundtrack of the hit comedy film Legally Blonde and was added to Contemporary hit radio in June 2001.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#12,135 (2013)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#12135
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hoku

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hoku Ho Clements is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her 2000 single "Another Dumb Blonde", from the soundtrack and film Snow Day, which peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the single "Perfect Day", which appeared on the soundtrack of the hit comedy film Legally Blonde and was added to Contemporary hit radio in June 2001.

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The Story of Hoku

Hoku first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Hokus were born — ranking #12,135 that year. As of 2026, Hoku ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Hokus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hoku

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hoku is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Hokku
  • Haiku
  • Hokey
  • Hoco
  • Hokie
  • Hiku
  • Haku
  • Hoka
  • Haikou
  • Hoki
  • Hoko
  • Hoca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoku

What does the name Hoku mean?
Hoku Ho Clements is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her 2000 single "Another Dumb Blonde", from the soundtrack and film Snow Day, which peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the single "Perfect Day", which appeared on the soundtrack of the hit comedy film Legally Blonde and was added to Contemporary hit radio in June 2001.
How popular is Hoku in 2026?
In 2026, Hoku ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Hoku most popular?
Hoku reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #12,135 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Hoku a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hoku is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hoku?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hoku include Aashman, Abdinajib, Adym. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Aashman
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Abdinajib
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Adym
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Aharshi
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Aicen
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Airius
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Aizel
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Ajhani
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About the name Hoku

Hoku is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Hoku's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #12,135. Use the chart and map above to compare Hoku's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.