Freja Girl

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationFRAY-ah / /ˈfreɪ.jə/

Norse; Scandinavian

Meaning

lady; noble woman (Norse); goddess of love and fertility (Scandinavian)

Historical & Cultural Background

Freja is derived from Old Norse, where it refers to the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology. In Scandinavian cultures, Freja is a popular name reflecting admiration for the mythological figure and its associations with femininity and strength.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Freya
  • Freja
  • Frejya

International Variants

  • Freja (Swedish)
  • Freya (English)
  • Freia (Dutch)

Famous people named Freja

Freja Beha Erichsen — model.

Freja Wewer — artist.

Fictional characters named Freja

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Freja was first seen in the United States in 2000. Freja has ranked as high as #1311 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Freja has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Freja (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MN 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20006
20016
20025
20037
20049
20058
200612
20079
200818
20098
201010
201116
201225
201319
201418
201528
201634
201740
201823
201934
202027
202129
202238
202341
202449