Dua
Dua is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “Prayer, supplication”, pronounced DOO-ah. It ranked #1060 in the United States in 2025, given to 231 babies, and peaked at #1060 in 2025. Common nicknames: Dudu, Dee.
How popular is Dua in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Dua mean, and where does it come from?
Dua is the Arabic du'a, the personal prayer a Muslim offers in their own words rather than in the fixed form of the daily salat — an asking, a calling out. In Albanian, dua means "I love," which is the sense the singer Dua Lipa's Kosovar parents intended. Both readings travel with the name. It has appeared in American birth records since 1993 and rose sharply after 2017 without yet reaching the top thousand, which makes it one of the clearest cases of a single performer pulling a name upward while it is still uncommon.
How is Dua used around the world?
Dua is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Dua?
Famous People Named Dua
- Dua Lipa — English singer and songwriter of Kosovar Albanian descent
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Dua mean?
Dua is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Prayer, supplication." Dua is the Arabic du'a, the personal prayer a Muslim offers in their own words rather than in the fixed form of the daily salat — an asking, a calling out. In Albanian, dua means "I love," which is the sense the singer Dua Lipa's Kosovar parents intended.
How do you pronounce Dua?
Dua is pronounced DOO-ah. Common variations include Duaa, Du'a, Dova.
Is Dua a girl name?
Yes, Dua is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Dudu, Dee.