What does Jasmine mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flowering plant, via Old French 'jasmin' from Persian 'yasamin' (jasmine).
What does Roxana mean?
Roxana means “dawn,” “bright” or “radiant”; she married Alexander the Great.
Jasmine vs Roxana
Which is more popular?
Jasmine is more popular than Roxana today: about 1,481 US babies were given the name Jasmine in 2025, compared with 77 named Roxana.
| Jasmine | Roxana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Jasmine flower | Dawn, radiant |
| Origin | persian | Persian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JAZ-min | rok-SAN-ah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1906 | 1882 |
| Peak year | 1993 (12,063) | 1991 (315) |
| In 2025 | 1,481 | 77 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jasmine
Roxana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jasmine | Roxana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9,952 | 555 |
| 2010s | 29,393 | 1,270 |
| 2000s | 76,080 | 2,304 |
| 1990s | 105,322 | 2,517 |
| 1980s | 32,952 | 2,272 |
| 1970s | 4,133 | 944 |
| 1960s | 346 | 690 |
| 1950s | 327 | 588 |
| 1940s | 11 | 395 |
| 1930s | 21 | 185 |
| 1920s | 46 | 133 |
| 1910s | 38 | 67 |
| 1900s | 5 | 31 |
| 1890s | 0 | 17 |
| 1880s | 0 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jasmine or Roxana more popular?
Jasmine is more popular than Roxana today: about 1,481 US babies were given the name Jasmine in 2025, compared with 77 named Roxana.
What is the difference between Jasmine and Roxana?
Jasmine means Jasmine flower (persian origin), while Roxana means Dawn, radiant (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Jasmine or Roxana?
In US records, Jasmine first appears in 1906 and Roxana in 1882, so Roxana has the longer recorded history.