Freya

Rank 129th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Freya was 129th most popular baby name for girls and 313th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,167 babies were named Freya in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,550 babies in the United States were named Freya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Freya is around 6 to 8 years old.

The name "Freya" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Freya is .

Freya Meaning & Origin

Freya is a Norse name meaning "a noble woman" and is associated with love, beauty, and fertility, bringing to mind a strong, graceful, and loving individual.

The name Freya is described as majestic, intelligent and spell-binding.

Pronunciation

Freya is pronounced freya in English. The name Freya has 5 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Freya

  • Freya is the name of a goddess in Norse mythology who was associated with love, beauty, and fertility.

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Geography

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