Freya: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FRAY-uh · 2 syllables
Freya means “lady; the Norse goddess of love”, from Norse.
Scottish form of Old Norse Freyja (“mistress, lady”).
- Meaning
- lady; the Norse goddess of love
- Origin
- Norse
- Pronunciation
- FRAY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #176
- US babies a year
- about 1,951 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Freya?
Freya was the #176 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,746 babies. It’s rising: up 398% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #176 |
| England & Wales | #12 |
| Scotland | #4 |
| Northern Ireland | #10 |
| Ireland | #26 |
| France | #541 |
| Norway | #146 |
| Canada | #103 |
| Australia | #43 |
How old are people named Freya?
Half of US adults named Freya are older than 26; most are between 18 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Freya
What does the name Freya mean?
Freya means “lady; the Norse goddess of love”. It comes from Norse.
How do you pronounce Freya?
Freya is pronounced FRAY-uh.
How popular is the name Freya?
Freya was the #176 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,746 babies. It’s rising: up 398% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Freya?
Half of US adults named Freya are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 79.