The baby name Majesta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced muh-JES-tuh (IPA: məˈdʒɛstə).
Majesta is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Majesta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced muh-JES-tuh (IPA: məˈdʒɛstə).
Majesta is Latin in Origin.
Majesta is a modern English given name formed from majesty, ultimately from Latin maiestas meaning greatness, dignity, and sovereign power. The feminine -a ending echoes Romance naming patterns and softens the word’s stately core. As a meaning name, it signals regal bearing, grandeur, and reverence.
Documented as a rare choice in the late 20th and early 21st centuries across English-speaking countries, Majesta has never been a top-1000 name in U.S. data but surfaces sporadically, paralleling the rise of virtue and title-inspired names (Royal, King, Majesty). Variants and related forms include Majesty, Majestah, Majestia, and the Italian cognate Maesta/Maestà; diminutives include May, Maja/Maya, Jessie, and Esta. The name's tone is unabashedly regal yet contemporary, balancing a soft cadence with an elevated meaning overall.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #929 | 5 | 9,986 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Majesta is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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