Zuri vs Kush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zuri

Boy #4,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, good"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,613
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,566
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zuri Rank #4,613
Kush Rank #4,566

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 vs #4613 for Zuri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zuri or Kush more popular?

Kush is more popular, ranked #4566 compared to Zuri at #4613 in the United States.

What do Zuri and Kush mean?

Zuri means "beautiful, good" (Swahili origin). Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zuri and Kush boy or girl names?

Zuri is primarily a boy name. Kush is primarily a boy name.

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