Declining since 2022, #1,500 for girls today.
Popularity of Zhuri since 2010
Babies named Zhuri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 492 |
| 2020s | 1,489 |
Meaning & origin
Zhuri is a modern American name first recorded in Social Security data in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, though it has been declining since. With a rank of #1500 in 2025, about 1 in 11,319 babies receive the name. Its usage is concentrated in states like Louisiana (LA), Georgia (GA), and Virginia (VA), reflecting regional appeal. The name is part of a broader trend of short, Z-initial names with a melodic sound, and its meaning is generally associated with the Swahili word for 'beautiful', though its precise etymology remains debated.
Zhuri is a modern American coinage that likely emerged as a creative respelling of the Swahili name Zuri, which means 'beautiful'. First recorded in the United States Social Security data in 2010, the name quickly gained visibility through celebrity usage, particularly by NBA star LeBron James for his daughter Zhuri (born 2014), though this connection is not necessary for its adoption. Its rise in the 2010s reflects a broader trend of names with a 'Z' sound and light, feminine endings.
Where Zhuri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zhu, Zuri, RiRi
Sibling names for Zhuri
Names that share Zhuri's style, for a brother or sister.
