Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Jasmin
GirlPersian· “jasmine flower”
- Meaning
- jasmine flower
- Origin
- Persian
- Pronunciation
- JAZ-mihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,409
- US babies 2025
- 155
- Best rank
- #173 (1994)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Jasmin
Jasmin is a Persian name that means “jasmine flower”.
Jasmin goes back to the Persian yasamin, the name of the fragrant jasmine flower. The word traveled through Arabic into European languages, and this shorter spelling is common in German, Scandinavian and some Spanish-speaking families, while English speakers usually write Jasmine. It can be used for both boys and girls in parts of Europe, though in the United States it is almost always a girl's name. The appeal lies in its sweetly scented flower meaning and the crisp, two-syllable sound. Jaz and Jazzy are lively nicknames, and the name pairs well with softer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jazmin.
Popularity over time
Jasmin first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 43 different years, starting in 1974. Its best national rank was #173 in 1994, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 1,945 were named Jasmin. In 2025, 155 babies were named Jasmin, and it ranked #1,409 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #537 in 1980, #193 in 2000, #349 in 2010, and #1,409 in 2025. Of the 45,060 US girls named Jasmin since records began, 38% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 15,237 babies. Since 2010, 5,328 more have been named Jasmin.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Nadia, Kyra, Maggie, Mariana, and Julianna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jasmin ranked highest in Arizona, Georgia, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #856 | 7 |
| Georgia | #879 | 11 |
| Florida | #1024 | 15 |
| Illinois | #1060 | 8 |
| California | #1065 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jasmin is usually pronounced JAZ-mihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jazmin.
Middle names for Jasmin
A few middle names that flow with Jasmin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jasmin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jasmin mean?
Jasmin is a Persian name that means “jasmine flower”.
What is the origin of the name Jasmin?
Jasmin has Persian roots. Jasmin goes back to the Persian yasamin, the name of the fragrant jasmine flower.
Is Jasmin a popular name?
Not especially. Jasmin ranked #1,409 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jasmin a boy or girl name?
Jasmin is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jasmin?
Jasmin is usually pronounced JAZ-mihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings