Lior

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-OR /liˈɔːr/High

Meaning: My light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning 'I have light' or 'my light'High

In 30 seconds: A modern Hebrew name meaning 'my light,' from li (my) + or (light). One of Israel's most popular contemporary names, Lior has a beautiful simplicity — naming a child for the light that is theirs.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningMy light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning 'I have light' or 'my light'

U.S. rank (2025)#1968 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births78 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 881

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 is a modern Hebrew name combining li (to me, my) and or (light). It is a 20th-century Israeli coinage that has become one of the most popular Hebrew names in Israel. The or (light) element connects to fundamental Hebrew theology — 'Let there be light' is God's first spoken word in Genesis.

Lior is widely used in Israeli and Jewish communities globally. Its 2024 ranking of #2427 for boys reflects its use in Jewish American communities.

Did you know? Lior is one of Israel's most popular names for both boys and girls — the Hebrew or (light) appears across dozens of Israeli names: Orli (my light), Meor (from light), Maor (light-giver). The name Lior encodes the deepest of Jewish theological concepts — divine light — in just four letters.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Lior — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LioraOri

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Lior Suchard (1981-)
Israeli mentalist and entertainer
★Lior Raz (1971-)
Israeli actor and co-creator of the series Fauda
★Lior Ashkenazi (1968-)
Israeli film and television actor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lior mean?

Lior means 'my light,' from Hebrew li (my) + or (light). It is one of Israel's most popular contemporary names.

How do you pronounce Lior?

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

Is Lior a boy or girl name?

Lior is used for both sexes; it appears here in boys' data.

How popular is Lior?

Lior ranked #2427 for U.S. boys in 2024.