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Lumiere

♂ Boy

Pronounced loo-mee-AIR /lu.miˈɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the French lumiere, 'light' (from Latin lumen, 'light'); a word-name, also a character in Disney's Beauty and the Beast; we note the word-name and pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: Light: Lumiere is a French word-name. Lyrical, bright, and warm (said 'loo-mee-AIR').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the French lumiere, 'light' (from Latin lumen, 'light'); a word-name, also a character in Disney's Beauty and the Beast; we note the word-name and pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2024)#8066 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Lumiere comes from the French lumiere, 'light' (from Latin lumen, 'light'; a word-name, also a character in Disney's Beauty and the Beast; we note the word-name and pop-culture link). A lyrical, bright name (said 'loo-mee-AIR').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, light at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Lumiere means 'light' in French (from Latin lumen) — a lyrical word-name, also a character in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (we note the word-name and pop-culture link; said 'loo-mee-AIR').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Lumiere — word-name; pop-culture link noted

Variations

LumierLumiero

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumiere mean?

Lumiere is French for 'light' (from Latin lumen); also a Beauty and the Beast character. We note the word-name and pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Lumiere?

It's said loo-mee-AIR /lu.miˈɛr/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Lumiere a boy or girl name?

Lumiere is a boy's name here.

How popular is Lumiere?

Lumiere is a very rare name in the U.S.

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