Zuri
Zuri is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Beautiful or good.
Origin and history
Zuri is a feminine given name of Swahili origin, where it directly translates to 'beautiful' or 'good'. It has risen rapidly in popularity in the United States over recent decades, becoming a common choice for parents seeking modern, short, and meaningful names.
Popularity in the United States
16,844 babies in the United States have been named Zuri since 1880. It ranks #1177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #228.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,239 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,024 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,795 |
Famous people named Zuri
- Zuri Hall: Television Host, Journalist
- Zuri Tibby: Model
Fun facts
- In the Swahili language, 'zuri' is an adjective used to describe beauty or goodness.
- Zuri entered the top 1,000 U.S. baby names for girls in 2010 and has steadily climbed into the top 300.