Zuri
Zuri is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Beautiful or good.
Origin and history
Zuri is a name of Swahili origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'good'. Although predominantly used for girls in the United States, it also sees regular contemporary usage for boys. Its brief, vowel-ending structure fits modern American naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
770 babies in the United States have been named Zuri since 1880. It ranks #3906 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1767.
States where it is most popular
- NY (33.3 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- PA (12.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NJ (10.4 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 145 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 160 |
Fun facts
- In the Swahili language, 'zuri' is an adjective that translates directly to 'beautiful' or 'handsome'.
- While significantly more common for females, Zuri has grown as a unisex choice for boys in recent decades.