Zuri

At a Glance: Name: Zuri – Meaning: from the Swahili word 'zuri' (good), commonly rendered 'beautiful' in English – Origin: Swahili – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZUR-ee

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Zuri is a girl's name with Swahili roots, from the word 'zuri' meaning good, often rendered as 'beautiful' in English. It's pronounced ZUR-ee, and Social Security data goes back to 1971, so it has a long track record in the U.S. even as it carries a distinctly global feel.

Meaning & Origin of Zuri

Meaning: From the swahili word 'zuri' (good), commonly rendered 'beautiful' in english.

Origin: Swahili.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Zuri

Phonetic: ZUR-ee   IPA: /ˈzʊri/

Popularity of Zuri

Zuri peaked at #194 in 2022 with 1,520 babies given the name, and has since eased to #277 in 2024 with 1,140 — still a solidly used name, just past its recent high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Zuri mean?

From the swahili word ‘zuri’ (good), commonly rendered ‘beautiful’ in english. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zuri)

How do you pronounce Zuri?

Zuri is pronounced ZUR-ee (IPA: /ˈzʊri/).

Is Zuri a popular name right now?

Zuri peaked at #194 in 2022 and is ranked #277 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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