Lyor Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-or //ˈliːɔːr//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God is my light (Hebrew); derived from 'Lior' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Lyor is a variant of Lior, which means 'light' and is often associated with enlightenment and guidance. The name reflects a spiritual significance, emphasizing the importance of light in Jewish tradition.
In English contexts, Lyor may be seen as a modern adaptation, gaining popularity as a unique name choice.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lyor was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Lyor has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Lyor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lyor is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lyor was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lyor
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lyor.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |