Girl Name
Freyja
Freyja means “Lady”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Freyja? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Lady", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Farris.
Freyja meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lady
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Freyja as F·R·E·Y·J·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Freyja is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Freyja variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Freyjaa, Freyjae, Freyjay, Freyj.
- Nicknames: Fre and F.
- Middle names: Pair Freyja with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Freyja middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Farris, Ferris, Faris, Frazier, Freya — full picks on the sibling names for Freyja guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Freyja? Browse our names like Freyja guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Freyja
What does the name Freyja mean?
Freyja means "Lady". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Freyja is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Freyja?
The exact origin of Freyja is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Freyja?
Freyja has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Freyja a boy's or girl's name?
Freyja is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Freyja in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Freyja sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Freyja?
Names that share Freyja's sound and style include Farris, Ferris, Faris, Frazier, Freya.
What middle names pair well with Freyja?
Good middle-name fits for Freyja pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Freyja is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Freyja is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Freyja?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Freyja share its rhythm without rhyming — Farris, Ferris, Faris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.