Freyja is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1364 in 1996 with 13 recorded births. This places Freyja in the top 28% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 152 births ranking #294. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 22,769 girls born was named Freyja. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Freyja is the more original Norse form of Freya and carries the same noblewoman meaning. It feels slightly more mythic and rooted while keeping the same strong appeal.
The form is especially loved by parents who want the full Norse spelling rather than the simplified English one. Its rise reflects both mythological interest and the popularity of Scandinavian-style names.