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Duaa

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Pronounced doo-AH /duˈɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic du'a, 'a prayer, a supplication; a calling upon/invocation of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A prayer: Duaa is Arabic for 'a prayer, a supplication'. Soft, devout, and warm (said 'doo-AH').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic du'a, 'a prayer, a supplication; a calling upon/invocation of God'

U.S. rank (2025)#4584 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 664

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

Duaa comes from Arabic du'a, 'a prayer, a supplication, an invocation; a heartfelt calling upon God' (the personal, intimate prayer of Islam, distinct from the formal salah). A soft, devout, meaningful name across the Arab world (said 'doo-AH').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-prayer at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Duaa (du'a) means 'a prayer, a supplication; a calling upon God' in Arabic — the heartfelt personal prayer of Islam — a soft, devout name (said 'doo-AH').

Overall data confidence 72%

Arabic references — du'a — etymology

Variations

DuaDu'aDoaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duaa mean?

Duaa is Arabic for 'a prayer, a supplication; a calling upon God'.

How do you pronounce Duaa?

It's said doo-AH /duˈɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Duaa a boy or girl name?

Duaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Duaa?

Duaa is a rare name in the U.S.