Freyja Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Freyja is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Freyja?
Freyja is spelled F-R-E-Y-J-A. The name has 6 letters.
Freyja at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Freyja means “lady” or “noble woman” in Old Norse.
- Origin
- Freyja is derived from the Old Norse language and culture, where it denoted a noble lady or goddess figure.
- Pronunciation
- FRAY-yah · 2 syllables
Freyja Popularity in 2025
Rank#770
Recorded Births352
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #770 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Freyja Mean?
Freyja means “lady” or “noble woman” in Old Norse.
Origin: Freyja is derived from the Old Norse language and culture, where it denoted a noble lady or goddess figure.
How Do You Pronounce Freyja?
PronunciationFRAY-yah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Freyja?
- History
- The name Freyja appears in Old Norse texts and sagas, indicating its use in early Scandinavian culture and mythology.
- Cultural notes
- Freyja is a goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology.
Freyja Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 352 | #770 |
| 2024 | Girls | 368 | #767 |
| 2023 | Girls | 473 | #627 |
| 2022 | Girls | 467 | #631 |
| 2021 | Girls | 407 | #708 |
| 2020 | Girls | 269 | #951 |
| 2019 | Girls | 260 | #994 |
| 2018 | Girls | 237 | #1,071 |
| 2017 | Girls | 223 | #1,124 |
| 2016 | Girls | 185 | #1,294 |
| 2015 | Girls | 140 | #1,566 |
| 2014 | Girls | 109 | #1,853 |
| 2013 | Girls | 80 | #2,305 |
| 2012 | Girls | 48 | #3,364 |
| 2011 | Girls | 45 | #3,496 |
| 2010 | Girls | 30 | #4,735 |
| 2009 | Girls | 33 | #4,482 |
| 2008 | Girls | 27 | #5,279 |
| 2007 | Girls | 22 | #6,093 |
| 2006 | Girls | 12 | #9,286 |
| 2005 | Girls | 14 | #7,891 |
| 2004 | Girls | 11 | #9,264 |
| 2003 | Girls | 11 | #9,048 |
| 2002 | Girls | 8 | #11,108 |
When Was Freyja Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
473 recorded births
National rank #627
2022 · Girls
467 recorded births
National rank #631
2021 · Girls
407 recorded births
National rank #708
2024 · Girls
368 recorded births
National rank #767
Where Freyja Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #144 | 7 |
| MN | #262 | 21 |
| OR | #353 | 10 |
| CO | #456 | 12 |
| WA | #478 | 14 |
| VA | #484 | 16 |
| IA | #492 | 6 |
| WI | #518 | 9 |