Freja is a girl's name of Danish origin meaning “Named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, Freja embodies beauty and femininity. The name has ancient roots in Scandinavian culture..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Frey, Freyja. As of 2026, Freja ranks #901 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #894 in 2000.
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FRAY-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #901 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Freja means “Named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, Freja embodies beauty and femininity. The name has ancient roots in Scandinavian culture..” It is a girl's name of Danish origin.
Freja is pronounced FRAY-ah.
Freja is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Freja currently ranks #901 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Freja include Frey, Freyja.
Middle names that pair well with Freja include Freja Cecilie, Freja Mathilde, Freja Nora.
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