Zuri
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ African / EasternAfrican / Kiswahili / Swahili ◈ 2 syllables
"Beautiful, lovely, charming, unique, elegant."

From African / EasternAfrican / Kiswahili / Swahili

Zuri means beautiful in Swahili — one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa. It's a name that crosses an entire continent: Swahili is spoken in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and across East Africa. Four letters that carry African beauty, linguistic richness, and the increasingly global nature of American naming. The Z-opening makes it visually electric.

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Zuri at a glance
MeaningBeautiful, lovely, charming, unique, elegant.
OriginAfrican / EasternAfrican / Kiswahili / Swahili
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#286
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Why parents love Zuri
  • The meaning beautiful in Swahili is direct and lovely.
  • The Z-opening is the rarest, most eye-catching start for any name.
  • Two syllables with a bright, cheerful sound: ZOO-ree.
  • It carries genuine African heritage.
  • It's rising rapidly — modern and distinctive.
The vibe of Zuri
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Origin & history of Zuri
Swahili zuri (beautiful/good) given name Zuri
1
African / EasternAfrican / Kiswahili / Swahili roots
Zuri comes from the Swahili word meaning beautiful or good. Swahili is a Bantu language spoken by over 100 million people across East Africa. The name has entered the US charts as part of the broader trend of African-origin names gaining American popularity. Disney's Doc McStuffins character Zuri and the character Zuri Ross in Jessie have given the name child-friendly pop-culture visibility. The Z-opening gives it the same electric visual impact as Zoe and Zara.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Swahili word; given-name usage in the US growing since the 2010s.
3
Today
Zuri remains a beloved choice, ranking #286 in the US. 16,648 babies have been named Zuri since 1971.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Swahili dictionaries, SSA data
How popular is Zuri?
2022 peak year
Zuri reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 1,520 babies received the name (ranked #194). In the present decade it sits around #286, with about 1,186 babies given the name annually. Zuri has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 16,648 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,520 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #194)
1,186 Avg. per year
(last decade)
11,860 Total registrations
last 10 years
16,648 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #286) Very popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Zuri
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Zuri's Life Path 2 is the peacemaker's number — beauty that brings people together. People named Zuri tend to be warm, beautiful in spirit, and gifted at creating harmony across different groups.

Beauty that unites
Warm peacemaker
Creates harmony
African brightness
Electric warmth
Z8
U3
R9
I9
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Zuri
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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