Modesta
Pronunciation: [ m-ohd-EHST-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Modesta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 625 babies have been named Modesta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Modesta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,288 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,288
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Latin origin
"southern land"
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Hebrew origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Modesta
Modesta is a girl name .
Modesta is currently ranked #24,288 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Modesta include Mod, Mode, Modey, Modeie, Sta, Stay, Staie, Moy, Moie, and Modkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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