NAME PROFILE
Dawud
Derived from the Greek word meaning 'woman' or 'lady,' also traditionally associated with 'happiness.' This name characterizes an individual with a graceful presence and an imaginative spirit who naturally inspires joy in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,030 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 39%NJ — 21%PA — 18%CA — 14%IL — 7%
Notable People
Leda Gloria (Actress, The Little World of Don Camillo) · Leda Gys (Silent Film Actress, Christus) · Leda Cosmides (Psychologist, Evolutionary Psychology) · Leda Mileva (Poet and Diplomat, The Golden Apple) · Leda Battisti (Singer-songwriter, L'uovo di Colombo)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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