Vesta
Pronunciation: [ v-EHST-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vesta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,046 babies have been named Vesta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vesta is past its peak , currently ranked #71,490 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,490
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Vesta is also used as a boy name, ranked #17211.
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About the Name Vesta
Vesta is a girl name .
Is Vesta a boy or girl name? Vesta is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,490 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,211. Vesta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vesta is currently ranked #71,490 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vesta include Ves, Vey, Veie, and Veskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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