How Many People Are Named Doha?

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

Doha
Very Rare
Arabic

Doha means 'promise' in Arabic, making it a name rich with hope and aspiration. Only 157 people named Doha live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,107,765 Americans share this rare female moniker.

~157
Living in US
1 in 2,107,765
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Promise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

75,004
Worldwide Bearers
#13,072
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
48,321
🇲🇦 Morocco
12,174
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,949
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,546
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,191
🇮🇱 Israel
661
🇪🇸 Spain
597
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
183
🇮🇶 Iraq
169
🇰🇼 Kuwait
142

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (3%)
♀ Female
152 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
147
Would be under 30 (93%)
11
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 158 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Doha Through the Generations

Doha reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 13 births, but it's still a rising star among modern names. Today, most Dohas are under 30, with 147 under-30s compared to only 11 aged 30-60. This young demographic suggests Doha is a name embraced by younger parents, likely due to its fresh and contemporary feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Doha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Doha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Doha

How Many People Have the Name Doha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 157 people in the United States currently share the name Doha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,107,765 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Doha a Common or Rare Name?

Doha 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 Doha Mean?

Doha means "promise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Doha in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Doha Most Popular?

The name Doha reached peak popularity in 2003, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Doha?

Approximately 157 people named Doha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 158. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,107,765 Americans.

Is Doha a rare name?

Doha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,107,765 Americans has this name.

What does the name Doha mean?

Doha means "promise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Doha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Doha are male and 97% are female.

When was Doha most popular?

Doha peaked in 2003 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US157
All-Time Births158
1 in X1 in 2,107,765
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2003
World Rank#13,072
Male %3%
Female %97%

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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.