Nesta Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
55% Masculine / 45% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Welsh word for 'pure' or 'holy', Nesta has a sense of simplicity and purity.
Meaning of the Name Nesta
Nesta is a name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh word 'nest', which means 'pure' or 'holy'. In Welsh mythology, Nesta was the daughter of the King of Powys. The name has a sense of simplicity and purity, and is often associated with a gentle and kind nature.
Popularity of the Name Nesta
The popularity for the name Nesta peaked in popularity in the year 1937 with 11 births, which ranked number 4,767 out of 7,966 unique names for that year. Nesta had the most female births in 1937 with 11, which ranked number 2,570 out of 4,929 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 10, which ranked number 7,554 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nesta has declined sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Nesta has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Nesta has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nesta
- 20 Year Trend of Nesta: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Nesta: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nesta: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nesta: -100.00%
Popularity of Nesta by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nesta. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nesta in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nesta is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nesta
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