Zuri

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOO-ree /ˈzu.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful'; also Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical name); here for boys; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Good and strong: Zuri is Swahili for 'good, beautiful' — and Hebrew 'my rock'. Crisp, warm, and bright.

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Origin MediumSwahili, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful'; also Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical name); here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5606 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 770

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

Zuri comes from Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful', and also from Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical Levite; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, warm, bright name across East African and Jewish cultures, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, good-beautiful-or-my-rock at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Zuri means 'good, beautiful' in Swahili — and 'my rock' in Hebrew (a biblical name); a crisp, warm name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Zuri — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuri mean?

Zuri is Swahili for 'good, beautiful', and Hebrew for 'my rock'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zuri?

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

Is Zuri a boy or girl name?

Zuri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Zuri?

Zuri is a rare name for boys in the U.S.