Is Dawud a boy's or girl's name?

Dawud is primarily a boy's name.

When was Dawud most popular?

Dawud reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 45 births that year. It is currently ranked #2877 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dawud?

Dawud is currently ranked #2877 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 991 babies since 1970.

Dawud

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast

#2877▼ 67in 2024

Meaning & Origin

David, a rasul of Islam.

Dawud is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of David meaning 'beloved.' In Islam, Dawud (David) is revered as a prophet and king, making this name carry deep spiritual significance for Muslim families worldwide.

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Popularity Over Time

Dawud climbed 2187 spots in the last 20 years — from #5064 to #2877.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dawud
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	177	#3408	▼
2010s	231	#4386	▲
2000s	125	#6147	▲
1990s	112	#5451	▼
1980s	146	#3651	▼
1970s	200	#2687	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 1970–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dawud
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	44	#2877	-1 (-2.2%)
2023	45	#2810	+12 (36.4%)
2022	33	#3478	+11 (50.0%)
2021	22	#4520	-11 (-33.3%)
2020	33	#3353	+9 (37.5%)
2019	24	#4252	-5 (-17.2%)
2018	29	#3725	+8 (38.1%)
2017	21	#4632	-4 (-16.0%)
2016	25	#4121	-5 (-16.7%)
2015	30	#3603	+9 (42.9%)
2014	21	#4571	+4 (23.5%)
2013	17	#5220	-8 (-32.0%)
2012	25	#4039	+3 (13.6%)
2011	22	#4397	+5 (29.4%)
2010	17	#5298	+4 (30.8%)
2009	13	#6514	0
2008	13	#6484	-1 (-7.1%)
2007	14	#5985	+4 (40.0%)
2006	10	#7554	-3 (-23.1%)
2005	13	#5943	-3 (-18.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1970–2024) · Methodology