Freyja Girl

Popularity: #604 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationFRAY-uh / /ˈfreɪ.jə/

Norse; Scandinavian

Meaning

Norse: lady; goddess; Scandinavian: noble woman

Historical & Cultural Background

In Norse mythology, Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, often associated with war and death. The name is rooted in the Old Norse word 'freyja,' meaning 'lady.' In Scandinavian cultures, it has been embraced as a feminine name reflecting strength and nobility.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Freya
  • Freyja

International Variants

  • Freja (Swedish)
  • Freyja (Icelandic)

Famous people named Freyja

Freyja van Eeden — artist.

Freyja Beha Erichsen — model.

Fictional characters named Freyja

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Sibling Suggestions

FreyrAstridSigridIngridSolveigLivKaja

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Freyja was first seen in the United States in 1994. Freyja has ranked as high as #919 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Washington, Texas, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Freyja has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Freyja (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 27
9%
WA 20
7%
FL 19
7%
NY 19
7%
TX 16
6%
OH 15
5%
OR 13
5%
IN 13
5%
NC 12
4%
WI 11
4%
CO 10
3%
IL 10
3%
VA 10
3%
GA 9
3%
TN 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19945
19965
19975
19985
19997
20028
200311
200411
200514
200612
200722
200827
200933
201030
201145
201248
201380
2014109
2015140
2016185
2017223
2018237
2019260
2020269
2021406
2022465
2023473
2024364