Duaa
Meaningprayer, supplication · Arabic
Duaa is an Arabic girl name meaning “prayer, supplication”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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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- GenerationDuaa is having its moment right now. Most Duaas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Duaa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 53,476 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDuaa first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Duaa
Duaa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “prayer, supplication”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Duaa
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Duaa
What does the name Duaa mean?
Duaa means “prayer, supplication” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Doaa (“prayer, supplication”) and Ibtihal (“supplication”).
What is the origin of the name Duaa?
Duaa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Duaa a boy or girl name?
Duaa is a girl name. In 2025, 30 US girls were named Duaa.
How popular is the name Duaa?
Duaa ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,304 places.
What names are similar to Duaa?
If you like Duaa, you might also like Dua, Doaa and Ibtihal. Dua is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Duaa?
Duaa is an Arabic girl name meaning “prayer, supplication”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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.