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Freyja is a feminine name used in Icelandic and Norse Mythology. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Icelandic and Old Norse form of Freya." It ranked #772 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, icelandic and Old Norse form of Freya. The entry lists its usage as Icelandic, Norse Mythology.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Freyja ranked #772 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #772 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Freyja mean?
Behind the Name does not give Freyja a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: icelandic and Old Norse form of Freya.
Is Freyja a popular name?
Freyja ranked #772 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Freyja a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Freyja appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Freyja — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
