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Goku
BoyMeaning of Goku: Japanese: 'aware of emptiness'
Goku is a boy's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9277th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9277
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
129
First recorded 2013 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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