Lior
UnisexLior 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
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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