Holding steady, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Duha since 1995
Babies named Duha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Duha is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'morning,' drawn from the Quranic chapter Ad-Duha. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1995 and has maintained a modest but steady presence. As of 2025, it ranked 5,554th, with a 'one-in-N' rate of 73,058, indicating its relative rarity. Its peak year is 2025, suggesting recent slow growth, and its trajectory is described as stable. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting concentrations of Arab-American and Muslim communities. Duha remains a distinctive choice, valued for its lyrical sound and spiritual significance.
Duha derives from the Arabic root Ḍ-Ḥ-W, meaning 'morning' or 'forenoon.' It is the name of the 93rd chapter (Surah Ad-Duha) of the Quran, which begins with an oath by the morning light. The name is primarily used in Muslim communities across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond, often chosen for its religious resonance and positive association with light and brightness.
Where Duha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Duha” around the world
Where Duha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dhuha, Zuha
Sibling names for Duha
Names that share Duha's style, for a brother or sister.
