The baby name Freya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfreɪə/ (FRAY-ə).
Freya is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Freya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfreɪə/ (FRAY-ə).
Freya is Norse in Origin.
Freya comes from Old Norse Freyja, meaning “lady,” rooted in Proto-Germanic *frawjōn. In Norse mythology, Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and war, associated with seiðr (sorcery) and the Valhalla-adjacent field Fólkvangr; her name pairs with that of her brother Freyr (“lord”). The title-like sense of “noblewoman” informs the name’s elegant, dignified tone.
As a given name, Freya appears sporadically in medieval Scandinavian records and was revived with 19th‑century interest in Nordic heritage. It entered wider English use in the late 20th century and has since become a mainstream favorite across the UK and much of Northern Europe, with growing presence in other Anglophone countries. Established forms include Freyja (Icelandic/Old Norse), Freja (Danish and Swedish), Frøya (Norwegian), and Freia (German/Wagnerian). Modern pet forms are rare, though Frey is sometimes used informally.
| Freya Allan Freya Allan is a British actor best known for her role as Ciri in the popular Netflix series The Witcher. Born in 2001, she has quickly gained recognition for her performance in this fantasy drama. Her portrayal of Ciri has been a standout in her career so far. | Freya Mavor Freya Mavor is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Mini McGuinness in the television series 'Skins'. She has also appeared in films like 'The Sense of an Ending' and 'The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun'. Born in 1993, she has made a significant mark in the UK entertainment industry. | Freya Tingley Freya Tingley is an Australian actor best known for her role as Christina Wendall in the TV series Hemlock Grove. She has also appeared in Once Upon a Time and The Choking Game. Born in 1994, Freya has made a mark in the entertainment industry with her compelling performances. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Germany | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 411 |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #82 | 270 | 2,795 |
| CN | 0 | #83 | 4 | 3,857 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #85 | 51 | 1,786 |
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #92 | 35 | 453 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #96 | 8 | 4,523 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #105 | 79 | 1,568 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| Belgium | Girls | 2024 | #150 | 36 | 424 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #151 | 1,877 | 8,487 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #194 | 10 | 5,198 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #223 | 3 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #252 | 7 | 3,650 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #256 | 94 | 8,829 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #257 | 20 | 8,139 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #258 | 6 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #273 | 44 | 7,429 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #278 | 5 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #290 | 5 | 3,687 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #319 | 89 | 3,185 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #366 | 25 | 13,098 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #382 | 10 | 1,368 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #387 | 10 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #403 | 4 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #407 | 14 | 1,885 |
| Germany | 0 | #419 | 19 | 2,542 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #488 | 11 | 11,913 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #495 | 307 | 3,895 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #500 | 16 | 19,177 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #537 | 50 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #541 | 13 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #570 | 4 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #582 | 34 | 16,104 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #624 | 7 | 8,289 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #643 | 3 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #648 | 7 | 13,121 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #662 | 180 | 4,949 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #776 | 11 | 15,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #827 | 25 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #848 | 108 | 5,933 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #922 | 14 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #946 | 38 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #951 | 44 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #985 | 8 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 8 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,044 | 35 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,134 | 50 | 17,781 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,400 | 47 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Freya is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:
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