Declining since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Freyah since 2014
Babies named Freyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Freyah is a modern spelling variant of Freya, a name that has seen increasing use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. First recorded in U.S. data in 2014, Freyah reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has since entered a declining trend. As of the latest year 2025, it ranks 14,942, with roughly 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving the name. The shift from the more common Freya to Freyah reflects a broader fashion for names ending in 'ah', such as Sarah and Leah, giving it a slightly softer or more traditional feel. While not among the most popular names, Freyah's connection to Norse mythology lends it a distinctive and mythic quality.
Freyah is a modern spelling variant of Freya, which originates from Old Norse Freyja, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. In Norse mythology, Freyja was the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, and the name has been revived in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. The 'h' ending likely follows a fashionable pattern seen in names like Sarah and Leah, adding a softer or more traditional feel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Frey, Fray
Sibling names for Freyah
Names that share Freyah's style, for a brother or sister.
