Suri: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “uncertain; various origins”
- Origin
- Unknown
- Say it
- SOOR-ee · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Suri has several distinct origins: in Hebrew it can mean 'princess' as a nickname; in Sanskrit-derived use it may mean 'sun' or 'sage'; in Persian it can relate to 'red rose'. Exact etymology depends on tradition. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Suri?
Babies named Suri in 2024127
2024 rank#1,626 girls
Peak year2012
Total US babies since 18803,410
Suri has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.
Names like Suri
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Avauncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown
- Mayauncertain; often illusion or water · Unknown
- Ailanyuncertain · Unknown
- Alanauncertain; often linked to little rock or handsome · Unknown
- Leiauncertain; often used as a form of Leah · Unknown
- Londonfrom London, place name · Unknown
- Nayeliuncertain; often said to mean I love you · Unknown
- Elorauncertain; perhaps from Eliora or Laura · Unknown
Suri questions
What does the name Suri mean?
Suri means "uncertain; various origins". It comes from Unknown. Suri has several distinct origins: in Hebrew it can mean 'princess' as a nickname; in Sanskrit-derived use it may mean 'sun' or 'sage'; in Persian it can relate to 'red rose'. Exact etymology depends on tradition.
Is Suri a boy or girl name?
Suri is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Suri?
127 US babies were named Suri in 2024. Its peak year was 2012.
How do you pronounce Suri?
Suri is usually pronounced SOOR-ee.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.