Zuri
From Swahili, where the word zuri describes something good or fine in appearance. It is used across East Africa and among English speakers.
Zuri in 2025
Zuri was given to 949 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 682nd most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 3,494 babies born.
The history of Zuri
Zuri reached its highest point in 2022, when 1,555 babies were given the name, ranking 433rd that year.
Across the 55 years of records since 1971, 17,614 babies have been named Zuri. Half of them were born before 2019, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Zuri by decade
| Decade | Babies named Zuri | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 106 | 5,453 |
| 1980s | 253 | 3,105 |
| 1990s | 667 | 3,144 |
| 2000s | 1,439 | 1,858 |
| 2010s | 7,194 | 570 |
| 2020s | 7,955 | 433 |
Where Zuri is heading
Zuri has risen 30% over the past decade, from 729 babies in 2015 to 949 in 2025.
Names like Zuri
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Zuri.