Zuri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zuri is a Swahili name meaning 'beautiful.' It has evolved in usage primarily as a contemporary name within African cultures. The name is characterized by its elegance and positive connotation. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Zuri is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zuri has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zuri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5385th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5695th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4331st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4586th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8765th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3036th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1403rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 309th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zuri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zuri"
Pronunciation
/ˈzuːri/
Origin
Swahili
Etymology
The name Zuri means 'beautiful' in Swahili, and it is used primarily in East Africa.
Meaning
beautiful
Language Evolution
Zuri
Historical Usage
Zuri gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and meaningful name, especially within African and African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Zuriya, Zuriah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zuri is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with beauty and elegance.
Famous People
Zuri Hall, Zuri Adele
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zuri"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zuri"
"Zuri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5385th of 10718 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5695th of 16616 | 116 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4331st of 24088 | 321 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4586th of 23106 | 260 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8765th of 19264 | 62 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3036th of 27321 | 554 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1403rd of 35406 | 2,419 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 309th of 30306 | 12,860 |
Regional Popularity of "Zuri" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
51.67% 2668th/5164 |
- |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zuri" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
54.21% 2426th/4475 |
55.06% 2860th/5194 |
40.11% 2534th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.08% 1699th/4582 |
24.17% 1248th/5164 |
16.85% 1232nd/7313 |
21.14% 1578th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.36% 373rd/3984 |
5.73% 257th/4487 |
3.21% 219th/6822 |
8.44% 530th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zuri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zuri" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.