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Zuri: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced ZUUR-ee · 2 syllables

Zuri means “good”, from African.

Borrowed from Swahili zuri (“good”).

Meaning
good
Origin
African
Pronunciation
ZUUR-ee
US rank (2025)
#328
US babies a year
about 1,332 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2020
Style
Rising

How popular is Zuri?

Zuri was the #328 name in the US in 2025, given to 949 babies. It’s rising: up 140% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

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Babies named Zuri in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2020).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#328
England & Wales#537
Scotland#992
Ireland#690
Canada#746
Australia#974

How old are people named Zuri?

Half of US adults named Zuri are older than 25; most are between 18 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Zuri

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Questions about Zuri

What does the name Zuri mean?

Zuri means “good”. It comes from African.

How do you pronounce Zuri?

Zuri is pronounced ZUUR-ee.

How popular is the name Zuri?

Zuri was the #328 name in the US in 2025, given to 949 babies. It’s rising: up 140% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

How old are people named Zuri?

Half of US adults named Zuri are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 46.