UK boy's name
Daouda
An African name of Arabic origin meaning "guide and leader".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daouda is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daouda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.
Daouda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Daouda. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daouda ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Daouda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daouda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Daouda mean?
The name Daouda originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "da'wah," which means "invitation" or "call." It is a masculine name commonly found in the Arab world, particularly in North Africa and West Africa.
In Islamic tradition, the name Daouda is closely associated with the prophet David, known as Dawud in Arabic. The Qur'an and other Islamic texts contain numerous references to Prophet Dawud, who is revered for his wisdom, leadership, and devotion to God.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Daouda can be found in the works of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For instance, the 9th-century historian al-Baladhuri mentioned Daouda ibn Ali, a prominent military leader during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daouda. One of the most famous was Daouda Petre (1563-1636), a Moroccan scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the court of Queen Elizabeth I in England.
Another notable figure was Daouda Diop (1910-1998), a Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and politician. He was a pioneering scholar in the field of African history and made significant contributions to the study of pre-colonial African societies.
In the 18th century, Daouda Niang (1743-1809) was a prominent military leader and advisor to the Almaami of the Imamate of Futa Toro, a historical Muslim state in present-day Senegal and Mauritania.
The name Daouda has also been associated with religious figures, such as Daouda Soubakhanou (1879-1963), a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Mali, who played a significant role in the spread of Islamic education in West Africa.
Another notable figure was Daouda Diallo (1921-2012), a Senegalese politician and diplomat who served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 34th session in 1979-1980.
While the name Daouda has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and cultures, particularly in parts of Africa where Arabic influence has been significant.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Daouda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daouda 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 | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Daouda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daouda in the UK right now?
In 2007, Daouda was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daouda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Daouda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daouda?
An African name of Arabic origin meaning "guide and leader".
How many people are called Daouda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Daouda 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.