Girl nameCurrently #277 in the USRising
Zuri
ZOOR-ee//ˈzʊəri//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
Beautiful
Zuri comes from the Swahili word for 'beautiful', a widely loved East African name that has grown popular internationally in recent decades. Its short, joyful sound has made it a favorite well beyond Swahili-speaking communities.
Zuri's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zuri |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 79 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 83 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 103 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 179 |
| 2007 | 239 |
| 2008 | 252 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2010 | 274 |
| 2011 | 333 |
| 2012 | 456 |
| 2013 | 584 |
| 2014 | 679 |
| 2015 | 729 |
| 2016 | 906 |
| 2017 | 864 |
| 2018 | 1,160 |
| 2019 | 1,207 |
| 2020 | 1,293 |
| 2021 | 1,473 |
| 2022 | 1,552 |
| 2023 | 1,511 |
| 2024 | 1,162 |
Zuri through the decades
- Zuri peaked in 2022, when 1,552 babies were named Zuri in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zuri has risen 256% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zuri currently ranks #277 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Zuri
Variants & spellings
Zuriel