Nesta
Pronunciation: [ n-EHST-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nesta first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 46 babies have been named Nesta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nesta is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,628 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,628
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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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, Neie, and Neskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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