Dua is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1660 in 2006 with 14 recorded births. This places Dua in the top 25% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 411 births ranking #118. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 21,374 girls born was named Dua. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Dua is a concise Arabic name centred on prayer and devotion. It feels elegant, modern, and spiritually resonant.
The name is strongly rooted in Islamic vocabulary and has become more visible internationally because of its soft sound and clarity of meaning. Its devotional quality is central to its appeal.