Zuri Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zuri is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zuri?
Zuri is spelled Z-U-R-I. The name has 4 letters.
Zuri at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zuri means “beautiful” in Swahili.
- Origin
- Zuri is a name that originates from the Swahili language, which is spoken in East Africa.
- Pronunciation
- ZOO-ree · 2 syllables
Zuri Popularity in 2025
Rank#328
Recorded Births932
Rank#5,399
Recorded Births17
- Girls usage fell 53 places to #328 and recorded 216 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 828 places to #5,399 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zuri Mean?
Zuri means “beautiful” in Swahili.
Origin: Zuri is a name that originates from the Swahili language, which is spoken in East Africa.
How Do You Pronounce Zuri?
PronunciationZOO-ree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zuri?
- History
- Zuri is used in East African communities and has become more widely used internationally in recent years.
Zuri Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 932 | #328 |
| 2025 | Boys | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,148 | #275 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,481 | #203 |
| 2023 | Boys | 31 | #3,629 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,523 | #194 |
| 2022 | Boys | 32 | #3,533 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,443 | #207 |
| 2021 | Boys | 33 | #3,427 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,268 | #235 |
| 2020 | Boys | 25 | #4,020 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,183 | #278 |
| 2019 | Boys | 24 | #4,230 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,132 | #291 |
| 2018 | Boys | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2017 | Girls | 855 | #364 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2016 | Girls | 893 | #364 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13 | #6,349 |
| 2015 | Girls | 714 | #443 |
| 2015 | Boys | 15 | #5,746 |
| 2014 | Girls | 667 | #474 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
When Was Zuri Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
1,523 recorded births
National rank #194
2023 · Girls
1,481 recorded births
National rank #203
2021 · Girls
1,443 recorded births
National rank #207
2020 · Girls
1,268 recorded births
National rank #235
Where Zuri Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #57 | 11 |
| GA | #105 | 86 |
| MD | #120 | 37 |
| AL | #166 | 26 |
| LA | #195 | 22 |
| NC | #204 | 53 |
| AR | #208 | 14 |
| NV | #214 | 12 |