Dua

Dua: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈduː.ə/

Meaning and origin of Dua

  • A female given name from Albanian.

Etymology

Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.

How popular is Dua?

231U.S. babies in 2025
#1060peak rank (2025)
1,485babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,485 girls in the U.S. have been named Dua. Its highest rank for girls was #1060 in 2025. In 2025, 231 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025231 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Dua FAQ

What does the name Dua mean?

A female given name from Albanian. Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.

What is the origin of the name Dua?

Dua is listed as a name of Albanian origin.

How popular is the name Dua?

Since 1880, 1,485 girls in the U.S. have been named Dua. Its highest rank for girls was #1060 in 2025. In 2025, 231 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dua a boy or girl name?

Dua is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,485 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.