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Dunya
GirlMeaning of Dunya: Arabic: 'world' or 'life'
Dunya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3762nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1541st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3762
37 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1541
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
563
First recorded 1984 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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