UK girl's name
Da
A Vietnamese feminine name meaning "long-lasting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Da is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Da popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Da is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Da. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Da ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Da.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Da as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Da mean?
The name Da has its origins in Chinese culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a unisex name that can be used for both males and females. In Mandarin Chinese, the character "大" (dà) means "big" or "great," and this character is often used to represent the name Da.
The earliest recorded use of the name Da can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE), where it was used as a personal name. During this period, names were often chosen based on their auspicious meanings or associations with nature and virtues. The name Da likely signified the parents' hopes for their child to grow up to be great or significant.
In Chinese literature and historical records, there are several notable figures who bore the name Da. One of the most famous is Da Yu (c. 2200 BCE), a legendary ruler and founder of the Xia Dynasty, who is credited with taming the great floods that plagued ancient China. Another prominent figure is Da Ji (c. 1027-957 BCE), a consort of King Zhou of Shang, who is portrayed in various literary works as a cruel and manipulative figure.
The name Da also appears in Buddhist scriptures and teachings. For example, Da Xian, also known as Mahasthama, was one of the Ten Principal Students of the Buddha and is revered for his wisdom and spiritual attainments.
In more recent history, there have been several notable individuals named Da. One such figure is Da Zhongguang (1964-), a Chinese basketball player who represented China in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. Another is Da Peng (1982-), a Chinese actor and singer who has gained popularity in both film and television.
Outside of China, the name Da has also been used in other cultures and contexts. For example, Da was a common personal name among the Khmer people of Cambodia, and it has been used as a prefix or title in some West African societies, such as the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
Overall, the name Da has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in Chinese culture, where it has been associated with greatness, virtue, and spiritual attainments throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Da by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Da was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Da
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Da: questions and answers
How popular is the name Da in the UK right now?
In 2008, Da was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Da most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Da in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Da?
A Vietnamese feminine name meaning "long-lasting".
How many people are called Da in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Da across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.