Kior

♂ Boy

Pronounced kee-OR /kiˈɔːr/High

Meaning: modern invented name; a short, distinctive two-syllable coinageLow

In 30 seconds: Kior is a modern invented American name, first recorded in US usage around 2017. A rare, distinctive two-syllable choice.

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Origin LowModern

Meaningmodern invented name; a short, distinctive two-syllable coinage

U.S. rank (2025)#2158 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kior is a recent American coinage that entered US records around 2017. It does not carry a consistent documented older etymology; it is a modern invented name.

Kior is a very rare name appearing in US birth records as a distinctive modern choice.

Did you know? Names with the -or ending like Kior, Valor, and Decor share a sound that lends an active, bright quality — part of the appeal of this distinctive modern name.

Overall data confidence 35%

Behind the Name: Kior — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

KioreKyore

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Frequently Asked

What does Kior mean?

Kior is a modern invented American name rather than one with an ancient meaning; it first appeared in US records around 2017.

How do you pronounce Kior?

Kior is pronounced kee-OR (/kiˈɔːr/), with 2 syllables.

Is Kior a boy's name?

Yes, Kior is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Kior?

Kior is a very rare, distinctive modern name first recorded in US usage around 2017.