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By Madison Dresler · Jul 2026

Nesta

OriginJamaican
Meaning"messenger"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Nesta as a girl's name
NB Rank#9103

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About Nesta

The name Nesta peaked for boys at #7958 in 2014. Nesta is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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#1318🫐 Nameberry

Famous Nestas

  • Nesta Carter

    Jamaican sprinter

  • Nesta Maurice Garry Piper

    Montserratian cricketer

  • (Robert) Nesta "Bob" Marley

    Jamaican reggae singer,songwriter

  • Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale (b. 2009)

    son of singers Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale

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5 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in A for Boys
Names That Mean Messenger
Two Syllable Names for Boys
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