Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Frida
GirlGerman, Scandinavian· “peace”
- Meaning
- peace
- Origin
- German, Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- FREE-duh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,565
- US babies 2025
- 135
- Best rank
- #648 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Frida
Frida is a German and Scandinavian name that means “peace”.
Frida comes from the Germanic element frid, meaning peace, and was originally a short form of names such as Frederica and Elfrida. It is common in Germany and Scandinavia and is also used in Spanish-speaking countries. Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, famous for her vivid self-portraits, is the best-known bearer, and her image has made the name a symbol of creativity and independence. Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA carries a related form. Frida sounds warm and artistic, and it is short and easy to pronounce in many languages. Frieda is an alternative spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Frieda.
Popularity over time
Frida first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #648 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 418 were named Frida. In 2025, 135 babies were named Frida, and it ranked #1,565 nationally. That is 59% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,590 in 1920, #6,967 in 1980, #1,061 in 2000, #1,017 in 2010, and #1,565 in 2025. Of the 8,491 US girls named Frida since records began, 37% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,077 babies. Since 2010, 4,397 more have been named Frida.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Scarlette, Keyla, Livia, Joelle, and Liv.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Frida ranked highest in Minnesota, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #771 | 6 |
| California | #983 | 28 |
| Texas | #1045 | 27 |
| Washington | #1113 | 5 |
| Tennessee | #1195 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Frida is usually pronounced FREE-duh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-da”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Frieda.
Middle names for Frida
A few middle names that flow with Frida: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Frida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frida mean?
Frida is a German and Scandinavian name that means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Frida?
Frida has German, Scandinavian, and Germanic roots. Frida comes from the Germanic element frid, meaning peace, and was originally a short form of names such as Frederica and Elfrida.
Is Frida a popular name?
Not especially. Frida ranked #1,565 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Frida a boy or girl name?
Frida is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Frida?
Frida is usually pronounced FREE-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings