girl name · Arabic origin
Yasmin
/ yaz-MEEN /
Meaning
Yasmin means Jasmine flower (Arabic).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
yaz-MEEN
Popularity
#959 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Yasmin in the US, 1880–2025
Yasmin first appears in US records in 1949. It peaked in 2006, when 1,018 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 269.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Yasmin mean?
Yasmin comes from the Persian and Arabic for the fragrant jasmine flower.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasmin mean?
Yasmin means Jasmine flower. Yasmin comes from the Persian and Arabic for the fragrant jasmine flower.
What is the origin of the name Yasmin?
Yasmin is of Arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Yasmin?
Yasmin is pronounced “yaz-MEEN.”
Is Yasmin a boy or a girl name?
Yasmin is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Yasmin?
In 2025, Yasmin ranked #959 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yasmin most popular?
Yasmin was most popular in 2006, when about 1,018 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.