Will my child share the name Dua with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 411 UK babies named Dua per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dua in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dua becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dua is at its highest recorded position — #118 in 2025, with 411 births. In 2020 it ranked #227.

Is Dua a good choice for a distinctive name?

Dua is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Dua?

Notable people named Dua include: Mallika Dua, Narendra Dua and Harminder Dua.

Is Dua a popular baby name in the United States?

Dua does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #118

Dua

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Dua sits comfortably in the UK charts at #118 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2025

#118

About the Name Dua

2024 marks Dua's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #151. The name has climbed 76 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Dua is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Dua in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Dua

Mallika Dua — Mallika Dua is an Indian comedian, actress and writer.
Narendra Dua — Narendra Dua is an Indian cricketer.
Harminder Dua — Harminder Singh Dua (Punjabi: ਹਰਮਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੂਆ) is an Indian-British medical doctor and researcher.

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