How popular is the name Nesta in 2025?

Nesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Nesta most popular?

Nesta peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.

Nesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Nesta entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2570 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2570

peak (1937)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Nesta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Nesta alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nesta in 2025?: Nesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Nesta most popular?: Nesta peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Nesta with classmates?: Nesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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