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Zuriah
Zuriah Pronunciation
Zuriah is pronounced zuh-RY-ə /zʊˈraɪ.ə/High
Meaning: Modern extension of Zuri, the Swahili word for 'beautiful', with the biblical-style -ah endingMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Zuriah reads most naturally as an elaboration of Zuri, the Swahili adjective for 'beautiful, good' that surged into American naming in the 2010s; the -ah ending lends it the cadence of classic biblical names. Scripture offers a close cousin in Zeruiah, the sister of King David and mother of his fierce generals Joab and Abishai.
The name is a recent and rare arrival in U.S. records, sitting alongside Zariah and Azariah in the flourishing Z-name field. Parents choose it for its beauty-forward meaning and its faintly ancient ring.
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How do you pronounce Zuriah?
Zuriah is pronounced zuh-RY-ə (/zʊˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Zuriah said aloud.
How do you say Zuriah?
Zuriah is said zuh-RY-ə (/zʊˈraɪ.ə/). Press play above to hear Zuriah said aloud.
What does the name Zuriah mean?
Zuriah is a modern extension of Zuri, the Swahili word for 'beautiful', with a biblical-style ending; it also echoes the scriptural name Zeruiah.
Is Zuriah a boy or girl name?
Zuriah is used mainly as a girl's name.
How popular is Zuriah?
Zuriah is a very rare, modern name in the U.S.