Freya
FRAY-uh
Average rank #52 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Norse Mythology, English (British, Modern), German
From Old Norse Freyja meaning "lady". This was the name of the goddess of love, beauty, war and death in Norse mythology. She claimed half of the heroes who were slain in battle and brought them to her realm of Fólkvangr. Along with her brother Freyr and father Njord, she was one of the Vanir (as opposed to the Æsir). Some scholars connect her with the goddess Frigg.
Popularity
How popular is Freya?
🏴 England & Wales
#7
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#1
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#25
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#176
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#49
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#85
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#18
in 2025
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