Rising since 2015, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Elior since 2005
Babies named Elior per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Elior entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2005 and has shown a rising trajectory since 2015, reaching its peak rank of 3,181 in 2025. The name is given to about 1 in every 46,164 boys, indicating a rare but growing choice. It is most popular in New York state, likely reflecting a concentration of Jewish families. As a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my light,' Elior carries a spiritual resonance while remaining modern and accessible. Its upward trend suggests increasing recognition among parents seeking distinctive yet meaningful names.
Elior is a Hebrew name composed of the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and 'or' meaning 'light,' thus 'God is my light.' It appears in Jewish tradition and has been used as a given name in Israel and among Jewish communities in the diaspora. The name gained some popularity in the United States in the early 2000s.
Where Elior is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elior” around the world
Where Elior lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, El
Sibling names for Elior
Names that share Elior's style, for a brother or sister.
