Rising since 1985, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Lior since 1969
Babies named Lior per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 22 |
| 1990s | 58 | 78 |
| 2000s | 87 | 146 |
| 2010s | 78 | 290 |
| 2020s | 103 | 342 |
Meaning & origin
Lior is a Hebrew name meaning "my light" or simply "light." It has been in consistent use in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1969, and its popularity has been rising steadily since the mid-1980s. In 2025, Lior reached its peak rank of 1959 with an incidence of 1 in every 21,898 births, making it a moderately rare but recognizable choice. The name is especially common in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Florida, reflecting its prevalence in communities with significant Jewish populations. As a unisex name, Lior appeals to parents seeking a meaningful yet non-gendered option rooted in Hebrew tradition.
Lior is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "li" (to me) and "or" (light), thus meaning "my light" or simply "light." It has been used in Jewish communities for decades, particularly in Israel, and has gained some international recognition as a unisex name.
Where Lior is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lior” around the world
Where Lior lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Ori
Variants: Liora (feminine)
Sibling names for Lior
Names that share Lior's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Noa, Maya, Talia, Shira, Aviva, Katriel, Amalya, Noga, Shir, Yarden, Aloria, Galit, Hadara, Tehilla
Brothers: Eitan, Ari, Oren, Yonah, Ziv, Adiel, Itai, Oryan, Ronen, Shamir, Yahel, Yair, Yoav, Yoni, Amitai, Erez, Ilay, Rishon, Tuvia, Arad, Areon, Dagan, Eliav, Maor, Navon, Niv, Shalev, Zeev
