Lior - A very unique male name
Lior at a glance
Lior is ranked #1789 among boy baby names in 2025, with 45 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1789 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.
- Rank in 2025
- #1789
- Births in 2025
- 45
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1789)
- First appeared
- 1991
- Trend
- #2398 in 2020 → #1789 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 32,584 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (9 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 32,584 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lior peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1789.
Famous with this name
Lior Raz
Lior Shamriz
Lior Shemesh
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Lior is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lior is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #856 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,929.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lior is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Lior origin and meaning
Hebrew
'My light' / 'light to me' — from Hebrew li, 'to me, mine,' + or, 'light'
Lior is a modern Israeli name, used for both boys and girls in Israel, that has become one of the most familiar Hebrew names internationally. For American boys it appears from 1991 and is rising steadily, reaching its peak in 2025. Its brevity and luminous meaning fit current taste perfectly.
Attested etymology
Lior is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Lior, pop culture references for the name Lior and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Lior
We've found the following names that sound similar to Lior, sorted by popularity.
Larry / Leroy / Leeroy / Lauro / Laura / Laurie / Larue / Lary / Laurier / Lawyer /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1789 |
| 2024 | 1933 |
| 2023 | 2159 |
| 2022 | 2456 |
| 2021 | 1994 |
| 2020 | 2398 |
| 2019 | 2119 |
| 2018 | 2330 |
| 2017 | 2629 |
| 2016 | 3266 |
| 2015 | 3202 |
| 2014 | 2525 |
| 2013 | 2734 |
| 2012 | 2817 |
| 2011 | 2545 |
| 2010 | 2779 |
| 2009 | 3439 |
| 2007 | 2693 |
| 2006 | 2684 |
| 2004 | 3273 |
| 2003 | 3359 |
| 1994 | 2416 |
| 1991 | 2931 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 856 |
| New York | 938 |
| Florida | 1315 |
| Texas | 1850 |
| California | 1929 |
Even more about Lior
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Lior a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Lior?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
lee-OR · /liˈɔr/
The name is spoken with two syllables; the syllable table lists one, which appears to be an error in the source data.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Leor — An alternative transliteration spelling.
Famous bearers
- Lior Raz — Israeli actor and co-creator of the series Fauda (b. 1971) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Lior is short, bright and meaningful — 'my light' — with authentic Israeli roots and a modern feel. It is rising in the US, at its peak in 2025.
Worth knowing
- It is unisex in Israel, and English speakers may need the stress (lee-OR) modelled; note the syllable discrepancy flagged in the pronunciation.
