Desta

Girl name

Desta has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

384

Peak year

1972 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Desta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Vestagirl

8,208 babies since 1880

Deltagirl

4,476 babies since 1883

Estagirl

4,466 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Desta.

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Carrengirl

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Ilysegirl

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Amegirl

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Zanettagirl

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Tonnettegirl

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Adonicagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Desta?

Desta has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Desta peak?

Desta peaked in 1972, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Desta a girl or boy name?

Desta is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Desta are girls).

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