Zuria
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the first name Zuria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zuria today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zuria births was 2012 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zuria. 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
478
~ 1 in 717,059 Americans
Peak year
2012
64 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,517
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Zuria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zuria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 369 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zuria 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 Zuria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zurias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Zuria, while Illinois, Arizona, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zuria
The name Zuria is believed to have its origins in the Basque language, which is spoken in parts of Spain and France. It is derived from the Basque word "zuri," which means "white" or "pure." The name is thought to have originated in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.
Zuria is a feminine name, and it was commonly used in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. The name is closely associated with the Basque culture and its rich historical traditions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Zuria can be found in a 13th-century Basque manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a young woman from a prominent family. This document provides valuable insight into the name's usage and significance during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zuria. One such person was Zuria de Isasi (1565-1635), a Basque noblewoman who played a significant role in the political and social affairs of her time. She was known for her strong leadership skills and her advocacy for the rights of women.
Another prominent figure with the name Zuria was Zuria Agirre (1892-1972), a Basque writer and poet who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture. Her works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles faced by the Basque people.
In the realm of religion, there was Zuria Azkue (1864-1951), a Basque priest and linguist who dedicated his life to the study and documentation of the Basque language. His scholarly works became invaluable resources for understanding the language's origins and evolution.
Moving into the modern era, Zuria Vega (born 1981) is a Spanish actress and model of Basque descent who has gained recognition for her roles in various television series and films. Her name has helped to keep the tradition of the name Zuria alive in contemporary times.
Lastly, Zuria Etxebarria (born 1988) is a Basque writer and feminist activist who has gained prominence for her works exploring issues of gender, identity, and social justice. Her name, Zuria, reflects her strong connection to her Basque roots and cultural heritage.
People
Zuria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zuria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zuria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zuria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 478 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zuria 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 717,059 US residents.
Is Zuria a common name?
We classify Zuria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 482 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zuria most popular?
The single biggest year for Zuria was 2012, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zuria is about 11 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 Zuria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zuria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zuria 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 Zuria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zuria 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 Zuria 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 Zuria?
See how many Americans are named Zuria on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.