Jouri
Meaningdamask rose · Arabic
Jouri is an Arabic girl name meaning “damask rose”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jouri would score 12 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJouri is having its moment right now. Most Jouris are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jouri would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 32,154 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJouri first shows up in US birth records in 2012, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2012–2025
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About the name Jouri
Jouri is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “damask rose”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Jouri
What does the name Jouri mean?
Jouri means “damask rose” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “rose” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rose (“rose flower”), Rosalie (“rose”), Rosie (“rose”) and Rosalia (“rose”).
What is the origin of the name Jouri?
Jouri is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Jouri a boy or girl name?
Jouri is a girl name. In 2025, 50 US girls were named Jouri.
How popular is the name Jouri?
Jouri ranked #3,167 for US girls in 2025, given to 50 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,683 places.
What names are similar to Jouri?
If you like Jouri, you might also like Rose, Rosalie, Rosie and Rosalia.
What should I know before naming my baby Jouri?
Jouri is an Arabic girl name meaning “damask rose”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.