Joy or happiness
Fraida is a Yiddish name derived from the word 'freyd', meaning joy. It has historically been a popular choice in Jewish communities, often given to express the happiness a new child brings to the family. While rare in the general US population, it remains a cherished traditional choice within Ashkenazi heritage.
Less common today
Fraida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,044 in 2021.
A character mentioned as a past love interest · Dumb and Dumber
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
