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Zuria

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZOO-ree-ah /ˈzu.ri.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Basque zuri, 'white; fair'; also linked to the Arabic dhurriyya, 'descendants/offspring'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: White; fair: Zuria is Basque. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZOO-ree-ah').
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Origin LowBasque
MeaningFrom the Basque zuri, 'white; fair'; also linked to the Arabic dhurriyya, 'descendants/offspring'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6544 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 500

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219982025

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

Zuria comes from the Basque zuri, 'white; fair'; also linked to the Arabic dhurriyya, 'descendants/offspring' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZOO-ree-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Basque and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, white-and-fair at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zuria comes from the Basque zuri, 'white; fair' (also linked to the Arabic for 'descendants') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZOO-ree-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Zuria — Basque; routes layered

Variations

ZuriahZuriSuria

Nicknames

Zuri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuria mean?

Zuria is Basque for 'white; fair'; also linked to the Arabic for 'descendants'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zuria?

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

Is Zuria a boy or girl name?

Zuria is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuria?

Zuria is a very rare name in the U.S.

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