Dua is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4024 in 2014 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 231 births ranking #1060. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 311.1%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 48,269 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.