Xuri
A feminine name of unknown origin potentially meaning "princess" or "queen".
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the first name Xuri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xuri today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xuri births was 2023 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xuri. 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
279
~ 1 in 1,228,510 Americans
Peak year
2023
51 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,561
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Xuri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xuri from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 219 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xuri 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 Xuri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xuris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Xuri, while Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xuri
The given name Xuri has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. It dates back to around the 5th century BCE and is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "khuri" which means "dagger" or "knife".
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to a warrior goddess named Xuri who was said to be a fierce protector and was often depicted carrying a dagger. This could be the origin of the name, though its exact meaning and significance remain a topic of debate among scholars.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xuri can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. However, the first prominent historical figure with this name was Xuri Bhairava, a legendary warrior and military commander who lived in the 7th century CE and played a significant role in defending the kingdom of Kanauj against foreign invasions.
Another notable figure with the name Xuri was Xuri Sharan, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE and authored several influential works on grammar, philosophy, and literature. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit language and literature were highly regarded during his time.
In the 15th century CE, there was a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Xuri Dihlavi, who was born in Delhi and is known for his beautiful and profound poetry that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
Moving forward in history, Xuri Pandit was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and campaigned for the rights of the marginalized sections of society.
Finally, Xuri Vijayalakshmi was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1928 to 2022. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam and was a recipient of numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to the field of dance.
People
Xuri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xuri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xuri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xuri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 279 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xuri 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 1,228,510 US residents.
Is Xuri a common name?
We classify Xuri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 281 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xuri most popular?
The single biggest year for Xuri was 2023, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xuri is about 5 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 Xuri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xuri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xuri 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 Xuri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xuri 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 Xuri 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 people have the name Xuri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.