Alok vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alok

Boy #16,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, brightness, illumination"

Origin: Sanskrit aloka

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,664
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alok Rank #16,664
Dena Rank #4,802

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #16664 for Alok.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alok ___

  • Alok Kumar
  • Alok Raj
  • Alok Nath
  • Alok Prasad
  • Alok Dev
  • Alok Singh

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alok

Ananya Aryan Vikram Priya Siddharth

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alok or Dena more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Alok at #16664 in the United States.

What do Alok and Dena mean?

Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Alok and Dena boy or girl names?

Alok is primarily a boy name. Dena is primarily a girl name.

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