Freyja

Freyja - A very unique female name

Freyja appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #4265. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Freyja and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Freyja? 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 Freyja. The baby girl name Freyja was given to 280 baby girls in 2025, ranking #829 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,655 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Freyja peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 619.

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Freyja is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Freyja is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #152 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,259.

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 Freyja is where you live.

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Freyja origin and meaning

Old Norse

Lady — Freyja is literally 'the Lady,' the feminine counterpart of Freyr, 'lord'

Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, beauty and battle, who rides a chariot drawn by cats and claims half the slain. Her name is simply the Old Norse word for a lady or mistress. The Icelandic-style -j- spelling entered US data in 2005 and has risen with interest in Norse mythology, peaking in 2022.

Attested etymology

Freyja is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Freyja

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

Freja / Farris / Fariza / Fergie /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Freyja

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 Freyja 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 Freyja?

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

FRAY-ah · /ˈfreɪə/

Around the world

• Freyja (Icelandic) — The name in its home language, still in living use
• Freyja (Old Norse) — The original mythological form
• Freja (Danish) — The Danish form of the same goddess's name

Spellings and nicknames

• Freya — The Anglicised spelling, a separate and far larger entry
• Freja — The Scandinavian spelling in US use

Famous bearers

• Freyja — Norse goddess of love and battle in Old Norse mythology (Norse mythology) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Freyja with the j is the connoisseur's spelling — the goddess in her own letters, for mythology-minded parents who find Freya too softened.

Worth knowing

• Almost everyone will spell it Freya, and the j invites mispronunciation (frey-JAH)
• The goddess's mythology includes battle and death, not only love — worth knowing the whole story