Freya
GirlNorse · English: /ˈfreɪ.ə/ (FRAY-uh)
Freya brings a compact, lively sound to a name with a vivid place in Norse mythology.
Origin
Norse
Pronunciation
English: /ˈfreɪ.ə/ (FRAY-uh)
Lady
Freya is a feminine name with Old Norse roots and the meaning “lady”. Its link with love and fertility comes through the goddess Freyja: these are mythological associations, rather than separate translations of the name. One striking image from her stories is a feathered cloak that allows her to take bird form. That imagery gives Freya a touch of enchantment without requiring an elaborate spelling. Freyja preserves the Old Norse written form, while Freja is a related form used in Danish and Swedish. In English, Freya is pronounced FRAY-uh, with the emphasis at the start. The firm fr- opening and softer ending can make it feel spirited without sounding grand. Its five-letter shape has a modern neatness beside its mythic background—a useful combination if you enjoy an old story in a concise name.
Etymology: From Old Norse Freyja, the name of a goddess and a word meaning “lady”. Freya is a form used in English and German.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank176
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Norse
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