Nesta
Pronunciation: [ n-EHST-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nesta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 108 babies have been named Nesta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nesta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,647 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,647
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Nesta is also used as a girl name, ranked #9628.
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About the Name Nesta
Nesta is a boy name .
Is Nesta a boy or girl name? Nesta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,647 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,628. Nesta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nesta is currently ranked #8,647 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nesta include Nes, Ney, Neie, and Neskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nesta include Nestor . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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