Dua is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #152 in 2022 with 322 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 411 births ranking #118. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 818 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.