Freya vs Hannah

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

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Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Freya Rank #160
Hannah Rank #52

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Freya ___

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

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

If you choose Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freya or Hannah more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Freya and Hannah mean?

Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin). Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Freya and Hannah boy or girl names?

Freya is primarily a girl name. Hannah is primarily a girl name.

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