Frida

Frida is a girl's name of German origin meaning “peace.” In 2024 it was given to 185 girls in the United States.

Frida at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German · Scandinavian
Meaning
“peace”
Pronunciation
/ˈfɹiːdə/

About the name Frida

Frida belongs to the German and Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “peace” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Frida first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #648 in 2003, and in 2024 185 babies received the name — 8,352 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Frida in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#648 in 2003
Peak year
2017
Babies named Frida in 2024
185
Total since 1880
8,352

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Frida mean?

Frida means “peace” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Frida a boy or girl name?

Frida is a girl name. In 2024, 185 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Frida?

Frida comes from the German and Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Frida?

Frida first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #648 in 2003, and 185 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Frida?

Frida is pronounced /ˈfɹiːdə/ (IPA).

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