Freya name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Freya
Story and style
Freya is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Freya is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank31st in 2023
Listed years11/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2015
StyleRising
Length5 letters
More about Freya
Background notes
What style of name is Freya?
Freya feels rising. It sits naturally beside names like Alice, Daisy, Eleanor and Emily: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Freya
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Freya ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Freya has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 49th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 49th |
| 2024 | 53rd |
| 2023 | 31st |
| 2022 | 49th |
| 2021 | 45th |
| 2020 | 44th |
| 2019 | 57th |
| 2018 | 53rd |
| 2017 | 78th |
| 2016 | 96th |
| 2015 | 93rd |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |