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Zury
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How to Pronounce Zury
Pronounced ZOO-ree /ˈzu.ri/Medium
Meaning: -y spelling of Zuri — Swahili, 'beautiful, good, lovely'Medium
In 30 seconds: Beautiful and good: Zury spells Zuri — Swahili 'beautiful, good'. Bright, warm, and lovely.
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Origin MediumSwahili
Meaning-y spelling of Zuri — Swahili, 'beautiful, good, lovely'
U.S. rank (2025)#6113 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 776
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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
Zury is a -y spelling of Zuri — from Swahili zuri, 'beautiful, good, lovely'. A bright, warm name across East African and Latino communities.
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, beautiful at the root, and bright.
Did you know? Zuri means 'beautiful, good' in Swahili — Zury is a -y spelling, bright and warm (popular in Latino families too).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Zuri — root etymology
Variations
ZuriZurieZhuri
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zury mean?
Zury spells Zuri — Swahili 'beautiful, good, lovely'.
How do you pronounce Zury?
It's said ZOO-ree /ˈzu.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zury a boy or girl name?
Zury is a girl's name.
How popular is Zury?
Zury is a rare name in the U.S.