Dua
Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.
Every Dua since 1993 — 1,485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dua
Dua is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,060 in 2025 with 231 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,485 American babies have been named Dua. Its peak came in 2025, when 231 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dua stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 231 | #1,060 |
| 2024 | 171 | #1,338 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1,381 |
| 2022 | 131 | #1,616 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,959 |
| 2020 | 93 | #2,009 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,462 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,462 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,795 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,727 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,324 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,027 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,095 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,528 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,207 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,287 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,948 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,231 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,167 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,242 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,350 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,433 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,474 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,542 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,708 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,129 |
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Famous people named Dua
- Dua Lipa Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dua mean?
Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.
How popular is the name Dua in 2025?
Dua ranked #1,060 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 231 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dua?
1,485 babies have been named Dua in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dua most popular?
Dua peaked in 2025, when 231 newborns received the name.
Is Dua a boy or girl name?
Dua is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dua rising or falling?
Dua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dua?
Well-known people named Dua include Dua Lipa (singer).