Rising since 2019, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Daouda since 2000
Babies named Daouda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Daouda is a West African Arabic-derived name that has seen a steady rise in U.S. usage since 2019. In 2025 it reached its peak rank of 7194, placing it among the more uncommon names while still being used with enough frequency to register in Social Security data. Its trajectory of rising popularity suggests growing awareness of this traditional Islamic name within African diaspora communities. The name's strong religious significance as a variant of David gives it cross-cultural weight, and its smooth pronunciation makes it accessible in English-speaking contexts. With a one-in-155,280 usage rate, Daouda remains a distinctive choice that honors Biblical and Qur'anic heritage.
Daouda is a West African form of Dawud, the Arabic version of David, derived from the Hebrew root d-w-d meaning 'beloved.' It is used among Muslim communities in West Africa, particularly among the Fula, Mandinka, and Hausa peoples. The name has been a traditional choice in the region for centuries, reflecting deep Islamic heritage.
“Daouda” around the world
Where Daouda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daoud, Dauda, Dodo
Sibling names for Daouda
Names that share Daouda's style, for a brother or sister.
