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Zhuri

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Pronounced ZHOO-ree /ˈʒuː.ri/High

Meaning: Flower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: A name associated with Zhuri James, daughter of NBA star LeBron James. Its African roots suggest a meaning of 'flower' or 'queen,' though the exact etymology is not fully documented.
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Origin MediumAfrican
MeaningFlower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#1511 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births142 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220102025

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

Zhuri's etymology is uncertain. The Zh- pronunciation (like the s in 'measure') suggests possible Russian, French, or African roots. It may be a creative coinage by the James family or derive from an African language tradition.

Zhuri appeared in U.S. birth data in 2014 following the birth of Zhuri James and has been rising since. It ranked #1178 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Zhuri James was born in 2014 to LeBron and Savannah James — and her name immediately entered U.S. birth data as parents sought to replicate the distinctive Zh- sound, one of the rarer phonetic openings in English naming.
Overall data confidence 62%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZuriZhuri

Nicknames

Zhu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Zhuri James (2014–present)
    Daughter of basketball star LeBron James and Savannah James, born in 2014.

If you like Zhuri…

Zuri— Swahili name meaning beautiful, a close phonetic relative
Zara— short Z-opening name with the same crisp international quality
Zola— South African Z-opening name in the same cultural space
Khari— shares the -ri ending
Kamari— echoes that soft -ri sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhuri mean?

Zhuri's exact etymology is uncertain, possibly African in origin with a meaning related to 'flower.' It became widely known as the name of LeBron James's daughter.

How do you pronounce Zhuri?

It's said ZHOO-ree — two syllables, stress on the first. The ZH sounds like the S in 'measure.'

Is Zhuri a boy or girl name?

Zhuri is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Zhuri?

Zhuri ranked #1178 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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