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Freida

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Pronounced FREE-dah /ˈfri.də/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Frieda — from the Germanic frid, 'peace; peaceful'Low

In 30 seconds: Peace; peaceful: Freida spells Frieda. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FREE-dah').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Frieda — from the Germanic frid, 'peace; peaceful'

U.S. rank (2025)#6400 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Freida is a spelling of Frieda — from the Germanic frid, 'peace; peaceful' (also a short form of names like Friederike). A crisp, classic name (said 'FREE-dah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Frieda. Rare, peace-and-peaceful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Frieda comes from the Germanic frid, 'peace; peaceful' — Freida is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'FREE-dah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Frieda — Germanic etymology

Variations

FriedaFridaFreda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Freida mean?

Freida spells Frieda — Germanic 'peace; peaceful'.

How do you pronounce Freida?

It's said FREE-dah /ˈfri.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Freida a boy or girl name?

Freida is a girl's name.

How popular is Freida?

Freida is a rare spelling in the U.S.