Duha

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Pronounced DOO-hah /ˈdu.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic duha, 'the morning; the forenoon; the brightness of mid-morning' (the name of a Quranic chapter)Low

In 30 seconds: The morning; the forenoon brightness: Duha is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DOO-hah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic duha, 'the morning; the forenoon; the brightness of mid-morning' (the name of a Quranic chapter)

U.S. rank (2025)#5599 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

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

Duha comes from the Arabic duha, 'the morning; the forenoon; the brightness of mid-morning' (the name of a Quranic chapter). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DOO-hah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, the-morning-brightness at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Duha means 'the morning; the brightness of mid-morning' in Arabic (the name of a Quranic chapter) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'DOO-hah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Duha — Arabic etymology

Variations

DohaDuhaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duha mean?

Duha is Arabic for 'the morning; the brightness of mid-morning' (a Quranic chapter).

How do you pronounce Duha?

It's said DOO-hah /ˈdu.hɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Duha a boy or girl name?

Duha is a girl's name.

How popular is Duha?

Duha is a very rare name in the U.S.