Lior

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How to Pronounce Lior

Pronounced lee-OR /liˈɔr/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Lior, 'my light; I have light' (from li, 'to me', plus or, 'light'); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: My light: Lior is Hebrew for 'my light; I have light'. Luminous, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Lior, 'my light; I have light' (from li, 'to me', plus or, 'light'); here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5216 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 310

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

Lior comes from Hebrew Lior, 'my light; I have light' (from li, 'to me', plus or, 'light'). A luminous, soft, popular modern name in Israel, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, my-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Lior means 'my light; I have light' in Hebrew (from li, 'to me', plus or, 'light') — a luminous, popular modern Israeli name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 75%

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Variations

LioraLiorah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lior mean?

Lior is Hebrew for 'my light; I have light'.

How do you pronounce Lior?

It's said lee-OR /liˈɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lior a boy or girl name?

Lior is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lior?

Lior is a rare name in the U.S.