zuri

Pronunciation
ZOO-ree

Gender
unisex

Origin

Swahili

Ranking

  203 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Beautiful

The name Zuri comes from a Swahili name meaning "beautiful." It debuted inside the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 2010 and has been a top-250 girl's name every year since 2020 (including one entry into the top-200 in 2022). "Power" and "Queens" actress Naturi Naughton has a daughter named Zuri, born in 2017. The name was also popularized by Zuri Ross, a character played by actress Skai Jackson in "Jessie" and "Bunk'd." NBA legend LeBron James chose a different spelling for his daughter Zhuri Nova, born in 2014.

Famous People Named Zuri

  Zuri Adele

  Actress known for her role in the TV show 'Good Trouble'

  Zuri Hall

  Television personality and correspondent for 'Access Hollywood'

  Zuri Tibby

  Model known for being the first black woman to be a spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK

  Zuri Marley

  Musician and granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley

  Zuri Craig

  Singer and actor known for his performances on 'America's Got Talent'

  Zuri Ross

  Character from the TV show 'Jessie' played by Skai Jackson

  Zuri Benjamin

  Author known for children's books and uplifting stories

  Zuri Anderson

  Journalist and writer focusing on diverse stories

  Zuri James

  Child actor known for his role in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'

  Zuri Reed

  Actress known for her role in the series 'Flatbush Misdemeanors'

Famous Media with people Named Zuri

    Zuri from 'The Lion Guard'

    A character in the animated series, known for being a lioness and friend of Kiara  

    Zuri from 'Black Panther'

    A character in the Marvel movie, serving as a shaman and advisor  

    Zuri the Zebra

    A character from children's books teaching about friendship and diversity  

    Zuri the Explorer

    A cartoon character who goes on adventures to learn about the world  

    Zuri's Magical Adventures

    A children's book series about a young girl discovering magic in everyday life  

    Zuri's Zoo

    An animated series about a girl who can talk to animals  

    Zuri's World

    A comic book series about a young girl exploring different dimensions  

    Zuri's Garden

    A storybook about a girl who learns about plants and nature  

    Zuri's Art Studio

    A creative book series encouraging kids to explore their artistic talents  

    Zuri's Science Lab

    An educational show where Zuri conducts fun science experiments