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Zurii

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How to Pronounce Zurii

Pronounced ZOO-ree /ˈzu.ri/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; good; lovely: Zurii spells Zuri — 'beautiful'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZOO-ree').

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Origin MediumSwahili

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

U.S. rank (2024)#6611 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 180

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

Zurii is a spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'. The -ii styling personalizes it. A crisp, modern name (said 'ZOO-ree'; 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 — Zurii is a -ii spelling, a crisp, modern name with East African roots (said 'ZOO-ree').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Zuri — Swahili etymology

Variations

ZuriZurieZury

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zurii mean?

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

How do you pronounce Zurii?

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

Is Zurii a boy or girl name?

Zurii is a girl's name.

How popular is Zurii?

Zurii is a rare name in the U.S.