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Doha
Pronounced DOH-hah /ˈdoʊ.hɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic duha, 'forenoon; the bright light of mid-morning' (also the name of a Quranic chapter and the Qatari capital)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Doha comes from the Arabic duha, 'forenoon; the bright light of mid-morning' (also the name of a Quranic chapter and the Qatari capital). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DOH-hah').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, the-light-of-mid-morning at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Doha mean?
Doha is Arabic for 'forenoon; the light of mid-morning' (also a Quranic chapter and the Qatari capital).
How do you pronounce Doha?
It's said DOH-hah /do.h/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Doha a boy or girl name?
Doha is a girl's name.
How popular is Doha?
Doha is a very rare name in the U.S.