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Suri

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Pronounced SOOR-ee /ˈsʊr.i/Medium

Meaning: a Yiddish pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew meaning 'princess, noblewoman'Medium

In 30 seconds: Suri is a Yiddish pet form of Sarah, carrying the Hebrew sense of 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
Meaninga Yiddish pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew meaning 'princess, noblewoman'
U.S. rank (2025)#1940 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births100 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,510

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201219562025

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

The name traces back to the Hebrew Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. Within Ashkenazi Jewish communities, Suri developed as an affectionate Yiddish form of that older name, the kind of warm everyday short form used in place of the formal original. It keeps the dignity of Sarah's meaning while sounding softer and more familiar.

Suri stays close to its roots: the variations Sara, Sarah, Sarra and Sarrha are all spellings of the same parent name. The two clipped syllables give it a gentle, intimate quality that fits its history as a household nickname.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Suri is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

ŚuriSaraSarahSarrhaSarra

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If you like Suri…

Sarahβ€” The parent name Suri is a Yiddish pet form of, sharing the meaning 'princess'.
Saraβ€” A spelling of the same Hebrew name that Suri derives from.
Mariβ€” shares the -ri ending
Suryβ€” another Yiddish name
Shainaβ€” lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suri mean?

Suri is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Suri?

It's commonly said SOOR-ee /ˈsʊr.i/.

Is Suri a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Suri is used as a girl name.

How popular is Suri?

In 2024, Suri ranked #1628 in the U.S. for girls, with 127 births recorded.

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