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The first name Aloka

A boy’s name from Sanskrit meaning “light”, “radiance”.

3 syllables Male

Meaning and origin

Sanskrit origin

Aloka means “light”, “radiance” in Sanskrit.

Borrowed from Sanskrit आलोक (āloka, “light, radiance”).

More names that mean light.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Aloka last appeared in the official list in 2003, given to 3 girls.

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3
babies named Aloka, 1996–2025
#4,373
rank in 2003
2003
peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Aloka with other names.

Aloka in other languages

Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary

आलोक
ālok
Hindi

Nicknames and spellings

Other spellings and forms

More Sanskrit boys’ names

Questions

What does the name Aloka mean?
Aloka means “light”, “radiance” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Aloka?
Borrowed from Sanskrit आलोक (āloka, “light, radiance”).
How popular is the name Aloka?
In 2003, 3 girls born in England and Wales were named Aloka, ranking 4,373rd.
What are other spellings of Aloka?
Alok.