Lesta

Girl name

Lesta has been given to 680 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1938.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

680

Peak year

1938 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Letagirl

11,944 babies since 1880

Lesagirl

11,421 babies since 1915

Leotagirl

10,447 babies since 1880

Vestagirl

8,208 babies since 1880

Estagirl

4,466 babies since 1880

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

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Claudenegirl

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657 babies since 1913

Sarajanegirl

713 babies since 1918

Clarenegirl

714 babies since 1909

Neitagirl

635 babies since 1889

Donisunisex

726 babies since 1913

FAQ

How popular is the name Lesta?

Lesta has been given to 680 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lesta peak?

Lesta peaked in 1938, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Lesta a girl or boy name?

Lesta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lesta are girls).

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