Dua
Girl name · 74 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dua: 74 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 18 births in 2024.
Dua is a name of Arabic origin, meaning “prayer” or “supplication,” and is often given to girls born after a long-awaited or answered prayer. Its profile soared internationally thanks to Grammy-winning pop star Dua Lipa, whose Albanian heritage and distinctive voice made the name a household choice in Scotland and beyond. While no major geographical locations share the name directly, the word appears in several languages—for instance, in Indonesian and Malay, dua means “two,” a coincidental homograph rather than a shared root. The name’s rise in Scottish baby name charts from the late 2010s reflects its modern, melodic appeal and the influence of popular culture on naming trends.
Girl 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202418 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4297 babies
- Total births
- 74since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 85%vs prior 5y