girl's name
Hesta
HES-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 26
Hesta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1928 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hesta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 26 |
How Popular Is Hesta?
In 1928, Hesta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hesta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hesta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hesta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hesta
- English HES-tuh
Sibling Names for Hesta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hesta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hesta
How popular is the name Hesta?
In 1928, Hesta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hesta a girl's or a boy's name?
Hesta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hesta?
Hesta has 2 syllables.
When was Hesta most popular?
Hesta peaked in 1920, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.