Declining since 2022, #328 for girls today.
Popularity of Zuri since 1971
Babies named Zuri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 522 |
| 2000s | 1,239 |
| 2010s | 7,024 |
| 2020s | 7,795 |
Meaning & origin
Zuri entered U.S. records in 1971 but remained rare for decades. Its trajectory shifted sharply in the early 2000s, rising to a peak rank of 328 in 2025, with about 1 in 1,725 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name's peak year of popularity was 2022, and it has been in decline since then. Zuri is most popular in Washington D.C., Georgia, and Maryland. Its Swahili meaning 'beautiful' resonates with parents seeking a name that is both simple and culturally rich. The name has been embraced in modern contexts, often chosen for its positive meaning and melodic sound.
Zuri is derived from the Swahili word for 'beautiful' or 'good'. It is commonly used as a given name in East African countries where Swahili is spoken, and gained popularity in the English-speaking world as a modern, melodic choice with a positive meaning.
Where Zuri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zuri” around the world
Where Zuri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Zuri
Names that share Zuri's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aya, Nia, Kai, Zara, Lila, Aniya, Ashanti, Emani, Irie, Kamaria, Kimani, Zamya, Aaniyah, Anijah, Erykah, Jalani, Kamara, Khaliah, Makeda, Malaika, Taraji, Afia, Akiyah, Amaiyah, Assata, Camiyah, Chaniya, Damiyah, Dezi, Jabria, Jalaysia, Janylah, Jasiyah, Jehlani, Johari, Kemani, Kijana, Makyia, Maleyah, Monifa, Nandi, Naziah, Neema, Niara, Rakia, Sanaii, Tamari, Yemaya, Zanaya, Zanyla, Zaryah, Zeniyah, Adisa, Adja, Afrika, Ahmiya, Ahmiyah, Ajayla, Alonni, Amanii, Amayiah, Ameri, Amyri, Ashaki, Ashani, Ashunti, Briyah, Chika, Cimani, Damali, Demiya, Emanie, Essynce, Gelila, Hydeia, Imara, Indiyah, Iyani, Jahdai, Jalayla, Jazari, Kehlany, Keysi, Khamiyah, Kioni, Kiwana, Kwanza, Legacie, Mahogani, Maisha, Mulani, Myliyah, Namiah, Nyema, Oshun, Sakiya, Sarabi, Selam, Traniyah, Xuri, Ymani, Zanyia, Zavia, Zawadi, Zaydee, Zendayah, Dehlani, Zurielle, Aiyannah, Akeila, Allexa, Armahni, Ashantee, Aylanni, Cariah, Ceniya, Dakiya, Danylah, Ebonye, Emiyah, Furaha, Imanii, Imanni, Jaiyla, Jendayi, Jlani, Kahmya, Kalahni, Kanyia, Keyonni, Khlani, Legacii, Malaijah, Marjani, Marsai, Milahni, Myani, Nataki, Natiya, Naturi, Niamani, Nkenge, Nyota, Nyrobi, Olani, Raliyah, Solani, Takyah, Tiombe, Tuere, Xariyah, Xola, Yeslin, Yolani, Yomira, Yulani, Zamorah, Zani, Zanylah, Zenayah, Zolani, Zoriyah
Brothers: Kofi, Jabari, Elio, Milo, Theo, Amiri, Jakari, Jelani, Kenyatta, Khari, Legend, Malikai, Omari, Sekani, Shomari, Ajani, Asante, Aziah, Dakarai, Dakari, Damani, Damoni, Dayshawn, Demari, Ermias, Jacorey, Jahari, Jaire, Malakhi, Shemar, Syncere, Xavien, Zyair, Akili, Ayinde, Chaka, Chavis, Dakhari, Demani, Demauri, Elyon, Ezana, Jaheem, Jahkai, Jakhi, Jamani, Jamarious, Jamarri, Jidenna, Josiyah, Masai, Mekhai, Nyaire, Olajuwon, Rahmir, Symir, Tafari, Yohance, Zamar, Zyhir, Zyier, Abayomi, Adewale, Akhari, Ayo, Camauri, Deaaron, Emauri, Fuquan, Jabarri, Jacarri, Jah, Jaquari, Jasiri, Javani, Jhacari, Jhamir, Jibri, Jmari, Jomo, Jru, Jyair, Kaheem, Kamarii, Kayode, Khalfani, Khayree, Khyre, Kmari, Kweli, Mansa, Nkosi, Nyzaiah, Quante, Ryheem, Sayvon, Shaka, Taiwo, Zabian, Zamier, Zhaire, Zimri, Zyheir, Zymier, Bomani, Jabori, Jahbari, Kenyatte, Nakhi, Ajahni, Ajamu, Atiba, Dajion, Demerius, Demilade, Divante, Dmani, Dmoni, Future, Jadakiss, Jahaire, Jaheir, Jahmani, Jahmire, Jaquane, Jumaane, Juwaun, Juwuan, Kalonji, Kebron, Keimoni, Khamoni, Kijani, Kimoni, Legynd, Maasai, Massai, Mazieon, Memphys, Mosi, Nazair, Ojani, Omarii, Onaje, Osaze, Sevn, Syere, Vontrell, Xavyer, Zair, Zakar, Zale, Zamauri, Zaydn, Zee, Zhyon, Zong, Zyen, Zyree, Zyrion
Names like Zuri
Names whose popularity has moved with Zuri's over the last 50 years.
