How Many People Are Named Daouda?

Complete statistics for the name Daouda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daouda
Very Rare
Arabic and Hebrew, via West African adaptation

Daouda is a very rare name, with only 134 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 2,471,163 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 10 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~134
Living in US
1 in 2,471,163
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
West African form of Dawud, meaning beloved
🌐
Origin
Arabic and Hebrew, via West African adaptation
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Determined Warm Loyal
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People with this life path number tend to be self-motivated and driven, often forging their own path with confidence and originality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

441,109
Worldwide Bearers
#2,318
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
108,026
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
73,095
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
63,868
🇸🇳 Senegal
59,425
🇬🇳 Guinea
45,466
🇳🇪 Niger
43,229
🇨🇲 Cameroon
22,747
🇧🇯 Benin
8,446
🇲🇷 Mauritania
5,400
🇹🇬 Togo
2,555

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
134 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
135
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 135 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daouda Through the Generations

Daouda has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 135 total births across all time but 134 still living, it shows a strong connection to recent decades. The peak in 2009 had 10 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. Most notably, 100% of Daouda bearers are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This stark contrast between its past and current status highlights its rapid rise and subsequent decline. The gap between all-time births and living people is significant, suggesting many Daoudas born earlier have passed away. Its prevalence among younger generations also makes it stand out as a name that's truly of its time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 16

✨ Similar Names to Daouda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daouda's Arabic and Hebrew, via West African adaptation roots

📄 About the Name Daouda

How Many People Have the Name Daouda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 134 people in the United States currently share the name Daouda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,471,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daouda a Common or Rare Name?

Daouda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daouda Mean?

Daouda means "West African form of Dawud, meaning beloved" and comes from Arabic and Hebrew, via West African adaptation origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daouda in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Daouda Most Popular?

The name Daouda reached peak popularity in 2009, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daouda?

Approximately 134 people named Daouda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 135. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,471,163 Americans.

Is Daouda a rare name?

Daouda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,471,163 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daouda mean?

Daouda means "West African form of Dawud, meaning beloved" and comes from Arabic and Hebrew, via West African adaptation origins.

Is Daouda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Daouda are male and 0% are female.

When was Daouda most popular?

Daouda peaked in 2009 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US134
All-Time Births135
1 in X1 in 2,471,163
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#2,318
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.