Dunya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDOON-yah / /ˈduː.n.jə/Arabic; Slavic
Meaning
Arabic: 'world'; Slavic: 'earth'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Dunya refers to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual realm. It is often used in Islamic contexts to denote the material world. In Slavic cultures, the name is associated with earth and nature. The name has gained popularity in various regions due to its melodic sound and meaningful connotations.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dounia
- Dunya
International Variants
- Dounia (French)
- Dunya (Turkish)
Famous people named Dunya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dunya was first seen in the United States in 1984. Dunya has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Dunya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dunya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 37 |