girl's name
Nestora
nes-TOR-uh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 43
Nestora is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1950 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 1931, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nestora Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nestora?
In 1950, Nestora 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 Nestora
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nestora Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nestora over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nestora
- Pronunciation nes-TOR-uh
Sibling Names for Nestora
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nestora — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nestora
How popular is the name Nestora?
In 1950, Nestora 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 Nestora a girl's or a boy's name?
Nestora is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nestora?
Nestora has 3 syllables.
When was Nestora most popular?
Nestora peaked in 1931, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.