Lior
Lior: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lior
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew לִיאוֹר (Lior, “my light”).
How popular is Lior?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 883 boys in the U.S. have been named Lior (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5096 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1968 in 2025. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lior
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Sibling name ideas for Lior
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Lior FAQ
What does the name Lior mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew לִיאוֹר (Lior, “my light”).
What is the origin of the name Lior?
Lior is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Lior?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 883 boys in the U.S. have been named Lior (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5096 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1968 in 2025. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lior a boy or girl name?
Lior is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (326 girls and 883 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.