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Suri
GirlHebrew, Persian· “often said princess or red rose”
- Meaning
- often said princess or red rose (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Persian
- Pronunciation
- SOO-ree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,940
- US babies 2025
- 100
- Best rank
- #1,029 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Suri
Suri is often said to mean “often said princess or red rose”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Persian roots.
Suri has more than one proposed source, and none is certain. It is often connected with the Hebrew Sarah, meaning princess, and with the Persian word suri, sometimes translated as red rose. Other languages have their own unrelated words with the same sound, which adds to the ambiguity. In the United States the name became widely known in the early twenty-first century, and it now feels light, short and international. Because it has only four letters and two open syllables, Suri pairs well with longer middle names and is easy to say in many languages.
Popularity over time
Suri first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,029 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 247 babies. In 2025, 100 babies were named Suri, and it ranked #1,940 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #14,802 in 2000, #1,100 in 2010, and #1,940 in 2025. Of the 3,512 US girls named Suri since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 892 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lillyanna, Maite, Ailyn, Sofie, and Kaleah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Suri ranked highest in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #656 | 26 |
| New Jersey | #1025 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #1603 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #1658 | 5 |
| California | #1734 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Suri is usually pronounced SOO-ree, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Suri
A few middle names that flow with Suri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Suri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suri mean?
Suri is often said to mean “often said princess or red rose”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Persian roots.
What is the origin of the name Suri?
Suri has Hebrew and Persian roots. Suri has more than one proposed source, and none is certain.
Is Suri a popular name?
Not especially. Suri ranked #1,940 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Suri a boy or girl name?
Suri is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Suri?
Suri is usually pronounced SOO-ree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings