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UK girl's name

Nasteho

Of Somali origin, meaning "one who rejects or resists".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nasteho is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nasteho popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Nasteho. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nasteho ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Nasteho.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nasteho as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

4 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Nasteho mean?

The name Nasteho is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages of the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "na" meaning "noble" and "steho" meaning "prosperous" or "successful". Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean something along the lines of "noble prosperity" or "successful nobility".

Nasteho was a relatively common name among the upper echelons of Sumerian society, as it carried connotations of wealth, status, and success. It is found inscribed on several ancient clay tablets and cuneiform writings from the region of Mesopotamia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Nasteho, a high-ranking priestess and advisor to the Sumerian king Shulgi of Ur, who ruled around 2094-2047 BCE. She is mentioned in several inscriptions and historical accounts, and is believed to have wielded considerable influence in the royal court.

Another notable figure was Nasteho, a wealthy merchant and trader who lived in the city of Nippur during the reign of the Akkadian king Sargon the Great, around 2334-2279 BCE. Several cuneiform tablets detailing his business transactions and trade routes have been uncovered by archaeologists, providing valuable insights into the commercial activities of the time.

In the realm of mythology, there is a reference to a Sumerian goddess named Nasteho, who was associated with fertility, abundance, and prosperity. She was often depicted in ancient artwork and sculptures, and was revered by the Sumerians as a protector of crops and the bringer of bountiful harvests.

Moving forward in history, a renowned scholar and physician named Nasteho lived in the city of Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, around the 9th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on medicine and astronomy, and was highly respected for his contributions to the scientific advancements of the time.

Another notable figure was Nasteho, a skilled potter and ceramicist who lived in the city of Nishapur, in present-day Iran, during the 10th century CE. His intricate and beautifully crafted pottery, adorned with intricate designs and calligraphy, has been discovered in numerous archaeological sites and is highly prized by collectors and museums around the world.

While the name Nasteho may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, its ancient roots and historical significance remain a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region where it originated.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nasteho over time

The chart below shows babies named Nasteho registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nasteho, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nasteho
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Decades

Nasteho by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nasteho was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5785 6 2
2000s #4202 13 4

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FAQ

Nasteho: questions and answers

How popular is the name Nasteho in the UK right now?

In 2016, Nasteho was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Nasteho most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Nasteho in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nasteho?

Of Somali origin, meaning "one who rejects or resists".

How many people are called Nasteho in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Nasteho across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.