Emily vs Freya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Freya Rank #160

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

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 Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Freya more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Emily and Freya mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Freya boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Freya is primarily a girl name.

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