Freya
Girl name · Old norse · pronounced FRAY-ah
Verified name
What does Freya mean?
Noble lady
Origin and language
Old norse
Language family: Old Norse|German|Scandinavian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 170 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 6 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Frey
Variant: Freja, Fria
Related: Frida
Using Freya across cultures
A top-ranked Norse goddess name across Britain and Germany.
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