Freshta is of Persian origin, meaning 'fresh' or 'new'. It's a unisex name but traditionally given more to girls. In Afghanistan, where it's popular, Freshta is often shortened to Faiqa. The name gained international recognition through Freshta Karim, an Afghan teenager who survived a Taliban attack and became a global symbol of resilience.
The name Freshta saw only five births annually in 2017, with a cumulative total of five births.