Nesta

Pronunciation: [ n-EHST-uh ]

Boy Name #8,647 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nesta is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EHST-uh.

Parents who love the name Nesta often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,647
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Nestor #1712

Nicknames

Nes Ney Nesie

Also a Girl Name

Nesta is also used as a girl name, ranked #9628.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nesta

Is Nesta a boy or girl name?

Nesta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8647. As a girl name, it is ranked #9628. Nesta is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nesta?

Nesta is pronounced n-EHST-uh.

How popular is the name Nesta?

Nesta is currently ranked #8647 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nesta?

Common nicknames for Nesta include Nes, Ney, and Nesie.

Is Nesta a common or rare name?

Nesta is an uncommon name, ranked #8647 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Nesie. 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.