Freja vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Freja

Girl #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, noble woman"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey, Fre

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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Freja Rank #3,248
Mai Rank #3,216

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3248 for Freja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Freja ___

  • Freja Rose
  • Freja Astrid
  • Freja Sigrid
  • Freja Elsa
  • Freja Ingrid
  • Freja Marie

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Freja

Astrid Sigrid Thor Leif Ingrid

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freja or Mai more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Freja at #3248 in the United States.

What do Freja and Mai mean?

Freja means "lady, noble woman" (Old Norse origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Freja and Mai boy or girl names?

Freja is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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