Zuri
Zuri is a girls' name of African origin meaning “beautiful, good.” It ranked #328 in the United States in 2025. Zuri is a Swahili name meaning 'beautiful' or 'good.'
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how do you pronounce Zuri?
ZOO-ree
where does the name Zuri come from?
Zuri is a given name from Swahili, meaning beautiful.
It gained visibility in American pop culture through the character Zuri Ross on the Disney Channel series 'Jessie.'
how popular is this name?
Zuri has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 2010. It peaked at #194 in 2022, and ranked #328 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #328 |
| 2024 | #275 |
| 2023 | #203 |
| 2022 | #194 |
| 2021 | #207 |
| 2020 | #235 |
| 2019 | #278 |
| 2018 | #291 |
| 2017 | #364 |
| 2016 | #364 |
| 2010 | #979 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Zuri fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Zuri
Zuri has been among the 1,000 most popular names for American girls since 2010 and in the top 300 since 2018.
who are famous people named Zuri?
- Zuri Hall (American TV host)
- Zuri Tibby (American model)
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what names go well with Zuri?
Sibling names that share Zuri's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zuri
What does the name Zuri mean?
Zuri means “beautiful, good”.
What is the origin of the name Zuri?
Zuri comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Zuri?
Zuri ranked #328 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Zuri a boy or girl name?
Zuri is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zuri?
Zuri is pronounced ZOO-ree, with 2 syllables.
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