MallowbyNames

Shuree

SHOOR-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Shuri.

Peak popularity
1976
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shuree since 1965

Babies named Shuree per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710198020002020Most births 1981Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s19
1970s54
1980s65
1990s13
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shuree is an uncommon name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1965 with no subsequent entry into the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, never achieving widespread use. The name reached its peak in 1976, though it remains rare enough that a 1-in-N birth probability is not reported. The name's etymology is unclear; it may be a modern respelling of the Japanese name Shuri or a borrowing from Mongolian. Regional distribution is too sparse to identify top states, and no famous bearers are recorded.

The name Shuree appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a respelling of the Japanese name Shuri or a variant of the Mongolian name Shüree (meaning 'direct' or 'straight'). Its usage in the United States began in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1965, with a peak in 1976. However, no single etymological origin is firmly established.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Shuri

Sibling names for Shuree

Names that share Shuree's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Tara, Kira, Mira, Nia, Lea

Brothers: Kai, Zane, Rex, Finn, Cole

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shuree mean?
The meaning of Shuree is uncertain. It may be a variant of Shuri or a Mongolian name meaning 'direct' or 'straight', but no definitive origin is known.
How popular is the name Shuree?
Shuree has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It was first recorded in 1965 and peaked in 1976, but exact rank data is unavailable.
Is Shuree a boy or girl name?
Shuree is primarily used as a girl's name, though its rarity means it could be considered unisex.