Anuri

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Pronounced ah-NOO-ree /ɑːˈnuː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo Anuri (anuri), 'joy; gladness; happiness' — a bright, meaningful name from southeastern Nigeria.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful Igbo name: Anuri means 'joy; gladness' (said 'ah-NOO-ree'). Bright, meaningful, and uncommon.

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningFrom the Igbo Anuri (anuri), 'joy; gladness; happiness' — a bright, meaningful name from southeastern Nigeria.

U.S. rank (2024)#15454 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anuri is Igbo for 'joy; gladness,' a happy-hearted name from southeastern Nigeria. It reads bright and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-NOO-ree').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Igbo families. Rare, joyful, and meaningful.

Did you know? Anuri comes from the Igbo for 'joy; gladness; happiness' — a bright, warmly meaningful name from Nigeria, which we note (said 'ah-NOO-ree').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Anuri — Igbo 'joy; gladness'

Variations

AnuliAnurikaAnuri

Nicknames

AnuNuri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anuri mean?

Anuri is Igbo for 'joy; gladness; happiness.'

How do you pronounce Anuri?

It's said ah-NOO-ree /ɑːˈnuː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anuri a boy or girl name?

Anuri is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anuri?

Anuri is an extremely rare name in the U.S.