Ava vs Freya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Freya

Girl #160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noblewoman, lady"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian British German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
1,877
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Freya Rank #160

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Freya ___

  • Freya Rose
  • Freya Grace
  • Freya Josephine
  • Freya Elise
  • Freya Charlotte
  • Freya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Freya more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Ava and Freya mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Ava and Freya boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Freya is primarily a girl name.

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