Each year, The official first names (First editions) offers a precise panorama of the first names given in France, mixing INSEE data, projections, origins, meanings, and characterology. In 2025, Lyès distinguished himself as a male name of Arab origin, claiming a spiritual aura while still remaining rare. With around 2,700 people wearing it, it appears in the top 800 of the most attributed male first names – a modest rank, but revealing a broader trend in promoting high identity first names.
Origin and meaning of Lyès
The first name Lyès (variant: Lyess) draws its roots from Arabic, meaning “Lord God”. This powerful meaning inscribes Lyès in a tradition where first names refer not only to cultural identities, but also to spiritual aspirations. In The official first namesits spelling, its variants, and its use are the subject of a treatment highlighting both its rarity and its originality – unlike more widespread first names, it offers those which carry it a distinctive character.
Characterology: associated personality traits
According to the guide’s analyzes, Lyès embodies several character traits:
- Spirituality: an inclination towards the sacred, the high, the deep meaning;
- Knowledge and sagacity: curiosity, reflection, ability to observe and learn;
- Originality: do not follow the fashions, but find your voice clean;
- Heart: an important sensitivity, loyalty in relationships, and a desire for sincerity.
These traits reflect what some parents are looking for today: a name that carries a story, which differentiates, while being bearers of universal human values.
Popularity and position in rankings
If Lyès is not one of the most given names, he displays a stable presence. Until now, around 2,700 people have this first name in France. He appears in the top 800 male first names assigned in 2025. This means that it is neither very common nor marginal, but that he occupies a place of moderate visibility – which makes it both original and recognized. By comparison, very popular first names such as Gabriel, Raphaël, Léo, Maël or even Mohamed dominate the top of the ranking.
The most popular Arabic male names in France in 2025
- Mohamed remains an Arab reference first name, solidly anchored in the top of male first names, even in the top 20 depending on the region;
- Adam, Noah, Rayan, Ilyes are also frequently mentioned among multicultural first names in strong progression. They testify to the growing diversity in the choices of parents;
- The compound names with Mohamed (like Mohamed-Amine, Mohamed-Ali) also develop, although their use remains less massive than that of simple first names.
Lyès is part of an interesting dynamic: an Arabic name rich in meaning, with strong spiritual connotations, which gently gains visibility without becoming banal. For parents seeking to combine identity, originality and depth, Lyès offers a precious compromise. In the landscape of popular male Arabic names in France, he remains behind stars like Mohamed or Adam, but he seems to have found his place and may well go up, as cultural diversity continues to assert itself in the chosen first names.