Cleste
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cleste first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Cleste in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleste is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,761 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,761
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cleste
Cleste is a girl name .
Cleste is currently ranked #59,761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleste include Cle, Cles, Clesy, Clesie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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