Zurii

Q: What is the origin of Zurii?

Zurii is of Swahili origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Zurii a girl name?

Zurii is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beautiful"

Zurii resembles Swahili-derived forms linked to beauty, with spelling adjusted to fit contemporary English phonetic preferences.

Themes:beautymodernswahilivariant

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Popularity History of Zurii

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6611Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Zurii did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Zurii Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zurii.

8 ideas

zury

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zuri

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zie

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urii

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riiy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zurii

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zurii mean?

Zurii means "Beautiful". Zurii resembles Swahili-derived forms linked to beauty, with spelling adjusted to fit contemporary English phonetic pref

What is the origin of Zurii?

Zurii is of Swahili origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Zurii?

According to the latest SSA data, Zurii is currently ranked #6611 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Zurii a girl name?

Zurii is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Zurii?

Popular nicknames for Zurii include zury, zuri, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zurii?

There are many names similar to Zurii in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSwahili, Modern English

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#6611

Trend→ Stable

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akili Asani Ajamu Bakari Damani

Sisters

Asani Akili Azani Bibi Bahati

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