Aalok is a name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'aaloka' meaning 'light'. It's pronounced /aːloːk/ and is believed to have been popularized by the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was used as one of the names for the Sun God Surya. In modern times, Aalok has gained international recognition, often associated with individuals of Indian heritage living abroad.
The name Aalok has seen a gap of thirty-six years between instances of popularity, with five births each in 1986, 2012, and 2022, totaling fifteen births overall.