Dua is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2461 in 2018 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 231 births ranking #1060. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 700.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 23,617 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.