GirlScandinavian

Freya

Noble lady · pronounced FRAY-uh

Meaning

Freya is a scandinavian name meaning “Noble lady”.

History

From the Old Norse Freyja, lady, the Norse goddess of love, beauty and war who rode a chariot of cats. Now one of the most popular girls' names in Britain and Scandinavia.

Popularity

Ranked #34 in 2026 · up 866 places since 1996

Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.