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Zurie

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Pronounced ZOOR-ee /ˈzur.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'Low

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; good; lovely: Zurie spells Zuri — 'beautiful'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZOOR-ee').

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Origin LowSwahili

MeaningA spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'

U.S. rank (2025)#7489 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 435

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

Zurie is a spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'. The -ie styling personalizes it. A crisp, modern name (said 'ZOOR-ee'; nickname Zu).

In the U.S. it appears in African American and East African families. Rare in this spelling, beautiful-and-good at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zuri means 'beautiful; good; lovely' in Swahili — Zurie is a -ie spelling, a crisp, modern name with East African roots (said 'ZOOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zuri — Swahili etymology

Variations

ZuriZuriiZury

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zurie mean?

Zurie spells Zuri — Swahili 'beautiful; good; lovely'.

How do you pronounce Zurie?

It's said ZOOR-ee /ˈzur.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zurie a boy or girl name?

Zurie is a girl's name.

How popular is Zurie?

Zurie is a rare name in the U.S.