What does Freya mean?
From the Old Norse, “lady” or “noblewoman.” Freya is the Norse goddess of love and beauty.
What does Frida mean?
Frida comes from the Old Norse and Germanic for “peace.”
Freya vs Frida
Which is more popular?
Freya is more popular than Frida today: about 1,746 US babies were given the name Freya in 2025, compared with 135 named Frida.
| Freya | Frida | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Lady, noblewoman | Peace |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FRAY-uh | FREE-dah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1931 | 1892 |
| Peak year | 2022 (2,183) | 2017 (418) |
| In 2025 | 1,746 | 135 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Freya
Frida
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Freya | Frida |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11,354 | 1,320 |
| 2010s | 6,960 | 3,077 |
| 2000s | 772 | 3,159 |
| 1990s | 180 | 648 |
| 1980s | 121 | 37 |
| 1970s | 131 | 45 |
| 1960s | 54 | 50 |
| 1950s | 70 | 29 |
| 1940s | 166 | 6 |
| 1930s | 13 | 26 |
| 1920s | 0 | 42 |
| 1910s | 0 | 37 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Freya or Frida more popular?
Freya is more popular than Frida today: about 1,746 US babies were given the name Freya in 2025, compared with 135 named Frida.
What is the difference between Freya and Frida?
Freya means Lady, noblewoman (Norse origin), while Frida means Peace (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Freya or Frida?
In US records, Freya first appears in 1931 and Frida in 1892, so Frida has the longer recorded history.