Dauda
Meaningform of David · Hausa
Dauda is an African boy name meaning “form of David”, with Hausa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationDauda peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Dauda you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- HistoryDauda first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Dauda
Dauda is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of David”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Dauda
What does the name Dauda mean?
Dauda means “form of David” and comes from Hausa. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dawson (“son of David”), Davis (“son of David”), Dawud (“form of David”) and Davidson (“son of David”).
What is the origin of the name Dauda?
Dauda is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hausa. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Dauda a boy or girl name?
Dauda is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dauda?
Dauda is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #8,781 in 2014, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Dauda?
If you like Dauda, you might also like Dawson, Davis, Dawud and Davidson.
What should I know before naming my baby Dauda?
Dauda is an African boy name meaning “form of David”, with Hausa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.