UK boy's name
Alok
A masculine Hindu name meaning "light" or "brightness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alok is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alok popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Alok. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alok ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 boys were registered as Alok.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alok as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Alok mean?
The name Alok is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. The word "alok" in Sanskrit means "light" or "brightness," and the name is derived from this root word.
In Hindu mythology, Alok is considered a name associated with the sun god, Surya, who is the source of light and warmth. The name is often given to children with the hope that they will bring radiance and enlightenment to their families and the world around them.
One of the earliest known references to the name Alok can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to the second millennium BCE. In these texts, the concept of "alok" is frequently mentioned in connection with spiritual enlightenment and divine knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alok. One of the earliest recorded examples is Alok Mukherjee (1890-1963), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Another prominent figure with the name Alok is Alok Nath (born 1956), an Indian actor and writer who is best known for his roles in Hindi films and television shows. He has been active in the Indian entertainment industry since the 1970s and has received several awards for his contributions.
In the field of literature, Alok Rai (born 1951) is a renowned Indian poet, writer, and translator. He has published numerous collections of poetry and has received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, for his literary works.
Alok Shrivastava (born 1972) is an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded and serves as the CEO of Technova, a leading information technology company based in India. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the IT industry and has received several awards and accolades.
In the realm of sports, Alok Kumar (born 1951) is a former Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national cricket team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of the Indian team that won the Cricket World Cup in 1983.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Alok, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and bringing honor and distinction to this ancient Sanskrit name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alok over time
The chart below shows babies named Alok registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alok, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alok by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alok was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4448 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3671 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Alok
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alok: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alok in the UK right now?
In 2023, Alok was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alok most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Alok in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alok?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "light" or "brightness".
How many people are called Alok in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Alok across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.