Unknown or modern invention
Kior is a rare, modern name with no established etymological history in major linguistic traditions. It is likely a creative coinage or a stylistic variation of names like Keir or Kian, often chosen for its sleek, minimalist sound.
Less common today
Kior isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,166 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
