Dua
Dua first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 231 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dua popular?
Rising Dua has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 889 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 410 | |
| 2000s | 164 | |
| 1990s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Dua mean?
Dua (دعاء, du'a') means 'prayer, supplication, invocation', from the Arabic root d-'-w. In Islamic practice du'a refers specifically to personal prayer or calling upon God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dua mean?
Dua means Prayer, supplication. Dua (دعاء, du'a') means 'prayer, supplication, invocation', from the Arabic root d-'-w. In Islamic practice du'a refers specifically to personal prayer or calling upon God.
What is the origin of the name Dua?
Dua is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Dua?
Dua is pronounced “doo-AH.”
Is Dua a boy or a girl name?
Dua is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Dua a popular name right now?
Dua has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Dua?
In 2025, Dua ranked #1060 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dua most popular?
Dua was most popular in 2025, when about 231 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Dua?
Names similar to Dua include Safa, Malak, Khadija, Malika, Sana.
What names go well with Dua?
arabic names that pair well with Dua include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.