Nesta

Pronunciation: [ n-EHST-uh ]

Girl Name #9,628 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nesta is a girl name, recorded for 11 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,628
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

Nes Ney Nesie

Also a Boy Name

Nesta is also used as a boy name, ranked #8647.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9628. As a boy name, it is ranked #8647. 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 #9628 in popularity for girl 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 #9628 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nesta

Nesta is a girl name .

Is Nesta a boy or girl name? Nesta is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,628 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,647. Nesta is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nesta is currently ranked #9,628 in popularity for girl 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.