Nesta is of Welsh origin, translating to 'star' or 'starlet'. It's a unisex name, often used for both boys and girls. In literature, Nesta is famously associated with the character Nesta Rhys in the novel 'A Moment of Silence' by Welsh author Jack Jones.
"The name Nesta experienced peaks in popularity around the late 2000s and early 2010s, with a high of 10 births each in 2014 and 2018."