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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lady
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FRAY-uh
Freyja is an Old Norse name meaning "lady," pronounced FRAY-uh. It has a free-spirited, boho feel, with a romantic, storybook, worldly air that still reads as modern for a girl today.
Meaning & Origin of Freyja
Meaning: Lady.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Freyja
FRAY-uhIPA /ˈfreɪə/
Popularity of Freyja
Freyja ranked #771 in the U.S. in 2024, with 364 girls given the name. Its peak in the data, which runs from 1994 to 2024, came in 2023 at #626 with 473 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Freyja mean?
Lady. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Freyja?
Freyja is pronounced FRAY-uh (IPA: /ˈfreɪə/).
Is Freyja a popular name right now?
Freyja peaked at #626 in 2023 and is ranked #771 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1994–2024.)
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