Nesta
boy nameNesta entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #7416 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1995–2025
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rank today
#7416
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8674 |
| 2000s | #9779 |
| 2010s | #9935 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Nesta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nesta alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nesta in 2025?
- Nesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nesta most popular?
- Nesta peaked in 2000, reaching #7416 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nesta with classmates?
- Nesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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