Freyja

Meaning of Freyja

Freyja means "Lady". She was the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.

Freyja has Norse roots — browse every Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Freyja

Freyja has held fairly steady, sitting around #772 in 2025 after peaking at #626 in 2023.

Notable people named Freyja

• Freya Allan
  British actress, The Witcher
• Freyja Haraldsdóttir
  Icelandic activist and politician
• Freya Ridings
  British singer-songwriter
• Freya Tingley
  Australian actress
• Freya North
  British author

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Questions about the name Freyja

What does the name Freyja mean?

Freyja means freyja means "lady". she was the norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, and it comes from Norse origins.

Is Freyja a boy's or a girl's name?

Freyja is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Freyja?

In 2025, Freyja ranked #772 for girls, up from #773 the year before.

When was Freyja most popular?

Freyja peaked at #626 in 2023.