Naturi
A feminine given name of unknown origin, potentially from "nature".
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Naturi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naturi today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naturi births was 2003 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naturi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2003
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,879
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Naturi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naturi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naturi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naturi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naturi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naturi
The name Naturi is believed to have originated from the Bantu languages spoken in various parts of Africa. It is thought to be derived from the root word "natur," which means "born" or "given birth to" in several Bantu dialects. This suggests that the name may have been used to signify someone who was born or given life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naturi can be found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, where it was used to refer to a goddess associated with fertility and childbirth. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the concept of birth or life.
In the 5th century CE, a notable figure named Naturi ibn Malik was recorded as a prominent scholar and philosopher in the city of Carthage, which was located in modern-day Tunisia. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential during that time period.
During the Middle Ages, a woman named Naturi al-Andalusiyya gained recognition as a skilled poet and calligrapher in the Iberian Peninsula. Her works were widely celebrated and preserved in various literary collections from the 11th century.
In the 16th century, a renowned explorer and navigator from the Kingdom of Portugal was known as Naturi Cabral. He is credited with leading one of the earliest European expeditions to Brazil and is considered a significant figure in the colonization of South America.
Another notable individual with the name Naturi was a 19th-century abolitionistNaturi Sojourner Truth, who was born into slavery in the United States but became a powerful advocate for the rights of African Americans and women's suffrage.
It is worth noting that while the name Naturi has been documented throughout history, its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and cultures. The name's root meaning and connection to birth or life have remained consistent, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Naturi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naturi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naturi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naturi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naturi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Naturi a common name?
We classify Naturi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naturi most popular?
The single biggest year for Naturi was 2003, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naturi is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naturi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naturi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naturi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naturi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naturi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naturi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Naturi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Naturi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.