Dua is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1055 in 2009 with 30 recorded births. This places Dua in the top 15% 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 2009, approximately 1 in every 10,446 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.