Dua vs Tala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dua

Girl #1,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplication to God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Albanian Turkish Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,340
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Tala

Girl #1,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, goddess of stars"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Arabic Filipino Iranian/Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Tals

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Popularity Comparison

Dua Rank #1,340
Tala Rank #1,336

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1340 for Dua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dua ___

  • Dua Nour
  • Dua Lena
  • Dua Amira
  • Dua Yasmin
  • Dua Safa
  • Dua Grace

Tala ___

  • Tala Rose
  • Tala Jade
  • Tala Marie
  • Tala Luna
  • Tala Elise
  • Tala Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dua

Lipa Amara Nour Zayn Rania

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dua or Tala more popular?

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Dua at #1340 in the United States.

What do Dua and Tala mean?

Dua means "supplication to God" (Arabic origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Dua and Tala boy or girl names?

Dua is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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