Juri

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How to Pronounce Juri

Pronounced JOO-ree /ˈdʒu.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese — variously read with yuri, 'a lily', plus a ju- element; the sense depends on the characters; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lily: Juri is a Japanese name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'JOO-ree').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese — variously read with yuri, 'a lily', plus a ju- element; the sense depends on the characters; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7378 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 258

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

Juri comes from Japanese — variously read with yuri, 'a lily', plus a ju- element — the sense depends on the characters (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern Japanese name (said 'JOO-ree'; nickname Juju).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Korean families. Rare, a-lily at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Juri is a Japanese name, variously read with yuri, 'a lily' — the sense depends on the characters — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOO-ree').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Juri — meaning by characters; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juri mean?

Juri is a Japanese name read with yuri, 'a lily'; the sense depends on the characters, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Juri?

It's said JOO-ree /ˈdʒu.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Juri a boy or girl name?

Juri is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Juri?

Juri is a rare name in the U.S.