Freyja is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #291 in 2023 with 151 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 152 births ranking #294. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,061.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,699 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.