Freida

Freida - A very unique female name

Freida appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #597. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Freida and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Freida? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Freida. The baby girl name Freida was given to 13 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3468 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 100,267 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Freida peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 471.

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Freida is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Freida is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,108 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,108.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Freida is where you live.

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Freida origin and meaning

German, via American respelling

A respelling of Frieda, from German fridu, 'peace'

Freida is the American spelling of Frieda and for a time outpaced it mid-century, peaking in 1947. Both spellings have since fallen together, and Frieda is now the form more often discussed for revival.

Attested etymology

Freida is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Freida, pop culture references for the name Freida and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Freida

We've found the following names that sound similar to Freida, sorted by popularity.

Freda / Frieda / Freddie / Frida / Freeda / Fraidy / Fredia / Fraida / Fredda / Frady /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Freida

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Freida a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Freida?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FREE-duh · /ˈfriːdə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Frieda — The original German spelling
• Frida — Related short form, a separate established name

Nicknames: Frida

Famous bearers

• Freida Pinto — Indian actress who rose to fame in Slumdog Millionaire (b. 1984) Contemporary

Style

InternationalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

The same vintage German name as Frieda in its American spelling — soft and old-fashioned, and still falling in the data.

Worth knowing

• Three spellings in play — Frieda, Freida, Frida
• Frida Kahlo is spelled Frida