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The baby name Juri is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Estonian/Slavic: YOO-ree (IPA: /ˈjuːri/ or /ˈjuri/); Japanese: JOO-ree (IPA: /dʑɯɾi/).

Juri is Estonian, Japanese, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: Estonian/Slavic: YOO-ree (IPA: /ˈjuːri/ or /ˈjuri/); Japanese: JOO-ree (IPA: /dʑɯɾi/)

What is the meaning of the name Juri ?

The baby name Juri is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Estonian/Slavic: YOO-ree (IPA: /ˈjuːri/ or /ˈjuri/); Japanese: JOO-ree (IPA: /dʑɯɾi/).

Juri is Estonian, Japanese, Slavic in Origin.

Juri is a cross-cultural given name with distinct roots. In Slavic and wider European usage, it is a masculine form cognate with Yuri, a vernacular development of Greek Georgios (George), “farmer; earth worker.” The name spread through the cult of Saint George and appears in many languages via transliteration conventions, especially German, Italian, and Baltic/Slavic regions. Common relatives include Yuri, Yury, Yuriy, Iuri, Jurij, Jüri (Estonian), and Jure (Slovene/Croatian).

In Japanese, Juri (ジュリ) is typically feminine; its meaning depends on the kanji chosen, such as 樹里 “tree, village,” 寿里 “long life, village,” or 珠莉 “pearl, jasmine.” Usage in Japan expanded in the late 20th century with creative kanji pairings, while elsewhere the name remains tied to the George/Yuri lineage. Pronunciations vary: generally JOO-ree in Europe and Joo-ri in Japanese. Overall, Juri functions as a multicultural, occasionally unisex, choice.

Juri has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Juri

Jüri Ratas Politician · Born 1978 · Estonia Jüri Ratas is a well-known Estonian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021. He is a member of the Centre Party and played a significant role in Estonian politics during his tenure. Jüri Järvet Actor|athlete · Born 1919 · Estonia Jüri Järvet was a prominent Estonian actor, best known for his role as King Lear in Grigori Kozintsev's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play. He also starred in the Soviet science fiction film Solaris, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. His performances left a lasting impact on both Estonian and international cinema. Juri Ueno Actor · Born 1986 · Japan Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress best known for her role as Nodame in the popular TV series 'Nodame Cantabile'. She has also starred in films like 'Swing Girls' and 'Rainbow Song', showcasing her versatile acting skills.

Juri – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
EE Boys 0 #25 162 2,087
EE 0 #32 6 1,051
AL 0 #69 8 2,372
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Switzerland Boys 2024 #108 30 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
JP Girls 0 #170 78 6,592
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
Sweden Girls 2018 #186 3 1,665
Sweden Boys 2012 #186 2 1,395
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
AL Boys 0 #199 104 5,122
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AL Girls 0 #219 9 4,141
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #267 7 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #292 13 6,530
Finland 0 #293 15 830
Finland Boys 0 #297 134 2,041
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PL Boys 0 #315 21 6,459
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
IT Boys 0 #342 3,323 10,046
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
SD Girls 0 #351 8 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
Finland Boys 2026 #359 506 3,552
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
Germany 0 #409 29 2,542
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #424 19 2,180
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
IN Girls 0 #429 207 13,121
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
RU Boys 0 #439 67 12,621
Germany Boys 0 #452 644 5,697
IQ Girls 0 #473 32 11,303
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
KW Girls 0 #498 18 19,177
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
LY 0 #516 20 12,703
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
AE Girls 0 #529 25 20,968
IT 0 #532 186 4,183
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IR Boys 0 #536 17 10,162
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
IL Boys 0 #597 11 10,983
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #714 15 11,684
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
SA Girls 0 #810 126 25,931
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
NL Boys 0 #870 82 5,873
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #918 13 5,610
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
PE Girls 0 #924 20 14,861
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,042 70 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,067 12 16,140
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,158 21 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,421 26 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,582 33 28,008

Juri is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
United States
Germany
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Juri

Juri is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Juri is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Estonian/Slavic: YOO-ree (IPA: /ˈjuːri/ or /ˈjuri/); Japanese: JOO-ree (IPA: /dʑɯɾi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Yuri, Yuriy, Jurij, Jüri and Juri (Japanese romanization).
Yes, very popular — Juri ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Juri ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 3 notable people named Juri are in our database, including Jüri Ratas (Politician), Jüri Järvet (Actor|athlete), Juri Ueno (Actor).