Alok vs Paola

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

Playground Safety Score

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Paola

Girl #1,081 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,081
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao, Pola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alok Rank #16,664
Paola Rank #1,081

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 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

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alok

Ananya Aryan Vikram Priya Siddharth

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alok or Paola more popular?

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 compared to Alok at #16664 in the United States.

What do Alok and Paola mean?

Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin). Paola means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Alok and Paola boy or girl names?

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

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