Zuri
Zuri first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 2022, when 1,523 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 932.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zuri popular?
Rising Zuri has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 7,795 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,024 | |
| 2000s | 1,239 | |
| 1990s | 522 | |
| 1980s | 208 | |
| 1970s | 56 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zuri mean?
Swahili, 'beautiful,' from the adjective -zuri ('good, beautiful'; cf. nzuri, uzuri 'beauty'). Chiefly feminine. A sometimes-cited Basque meaning ('white') is weakly sourced.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuri mean?
Zuri means Beautiful. Swahili, 'beautiful,' from the adjective -zuri ('good, beautiful'; cf. nzuri, uzuri 'beauty'). Chiefly feminine. A sometimes-cited Basque meaning ('white') is weakly sourced.
What is the origin of the name Zuri?
Zuri is of swahili origin.
How do you pronounce Zuri?
Zuri is pronounced “ZOO-ree.”
Is Zuri a boy or a girl name?
Zuri is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zuri a popular name right now?
Zuri has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zuri?
In 2025, Zuri ranked #329 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zuri most popular?
Zuri was most popular in 2022, when about 1,523 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zuri?
Names similar to Zuri include Jamila, Kamaria, Nia, Sanaa.
What names go well with Zuri?
swahili names that pair well with Zuri include Imani, Nia, Amani, Sanaa, Jamila.