Unisex nameCurrently #9,353 in the USSteady
Nesta
//ˈnɛstə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nesta's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nesta |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Nesta through the decades
- Nesta peaked in 2018, when 17 babies were named Nesta in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Nesta has risen 85% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nesta currently ranks #9,353 in the US and is holding steady.