Zuri
Zuri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zuri
Root meaning: “good”
- A unisex given name from Swahili, of modern African American usage
Etymology
Borrowed from Swahili zuri (“good”).
How popular is Zuri?
Since 1880, 16,844 girls and 770 boys in the U.S. have been named Zuri (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #2798 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #329 for girls, with 949 babies given the name.
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Zuri FAQ
What does the name Zuri mean?
Zuri traces back to a root meaning "good". A unisex given name from Swahili, of modern African American usage Borrowed from Swahili zuri (“good”).
What is the origin of the name Zuri?
Zuri is listed as a name of Swahili origin.
How popular is the name Zuri?
Since 1880, 16,844 girls and 770 boys in the U.S. have been named Zuri (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #2798 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #329 for girls, with 949 babies given the name.
Is Zuri a boy or girl name?
Zuri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,844 girls and 770 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.