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Lior

Unisex

Lior has been given to 1,209 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 21,898 boys was named Lior.

Meaning & origin

From Hebrew לִיאוֹר (Lior, “my light”).

Origin: Hebrew

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,209

Peak year

2025 (93 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▲ +182%

Gender split

27% girls / 73% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lior — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lior.

FAQ

How popular is the name Lior?

Lior has been given to 1,209 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lior peak?

Lior peaked in 2025, when 93 babies were given the name.

Is Lior a girl or boy name?

Lior is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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