Frida

Meaning of Frida

Frida means "peaceful ruler." It's like saying someone is a leader who brings peace.

Frida has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Frida

After ranking as high as #650 in 2003, Frida has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Frida

• Frida Kahlo
  Iconic Mexican painter
• Frida Gustavsson
  Swedish model and actress
• Frida Lyngstad
  Singer, ABBA member
• Frida Giannini
  Italian fashion designer
• Frida Pinto
  Indian actress

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Questions about the name Frida

What does the name Frida mean?

Frida means frida means "peaceful ruler." it's like saying someone is a leader who brings peace, and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Frida?

Frida did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Frida most popular?

Frida peaked at #650 in 2003.