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Naturi

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Pronounced nuh-TOOR-ee /nəˈtʊəri/Low

Meaning: Naturi is a modern American coinage whose sound plays on 'nature' and 'natural.' It has no ancient root; its visibility owes much to the singer and actress Naturi Naughton, who carried the name into wider awareness.Low

In 30 seconds: Naturi is a modern coined girl's name echoing 'nature,' known through performer Naturi Naughton. Rare, it peaked around 2003 (said nuh-TOOR-ee).

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Origin LowAmerican, English

MeaningNaturi is a modern American coinage whose sound plays on 'nature' and 'natural.' It has no ancient root; its visibility owes much to the singer and actress Naturi Naughton, who carried the name into wider awareness.

U.S. rank (2023)#16879 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 143

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

Naturi is a modern coined name that leans on the warm, earthy sound of 'nature' and 'natural' rather than an older etymology. It is closely associated with the American singer and actress Naturi Naughton, whose career from the group 3LW to television gave the rare name its clearest public face.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2003, tracking the years its best-known bearer rose to fame. A girl named Naturi then is in her early twenties today.

Did you know? Naturi gained visibility through Naturi Naughton, a singer with the group 3LW and later an actress on the television series Power, one of the few well-known bearers of the name.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Naturi — Modern coinage echoing 'nature'; bearer Naturi Naughton (singer/actress)

Variations

NatoriNaturieNatura

Nicknames

NatTuri

Famous Bearers

★Naturi Naughton (born 1984)
American singer and actress, a member of the group 3LW and a star of the television series Power.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naturi mean?

It is a modern coined name playing on 'nature' or 'natural'; it has no ancient root.

How do you pronounce Naturi?

It is said nuh-TOOR-ee /nəˈtʊəri/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Naturi a boy or girl name?

Naturi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naturi?

It has always been rare, peaking in the early two-thousands alongside its best-known bearer's rise.