Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Jasmine
GirlPersian, English· “jasmine flower”
- Meaning
- jasmine flower
- Origin
- Persian, English
- Pronunciation
- JAZ-min
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #206
- US babies 2025
- 1,481
- Best rank
- #23 (1993)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Jasmine
Jasmine is a Persian and English name that means “jasmine flower”.
Jasmine comes from the name of the fragrant flowering shrub, which reached English through French and Arabic from the Persian yasamin. Jasmine flowers are prized for perfume and tea across Asia and the Middle East. As an English given name it became popular in the late twentieth century, and the princess in Disney's Aladdin later made it familiar to many children. The name is sweet and exotic yet easy to spell. Jaz and Jazzy are nicknames, and Yasmin and Yasmine are related forms used in Arabic and Persian.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jazzmen.
Popularity over time
Jasmine first appears in US Social Security records in 1906. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1973. Its best national rank was #23 in 1993, the same year it reached its highest count of 12,063 babies. In 2025, 1,481 babies were named Jasmine, and it ranked #206 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,645 in 1920, #1,973 in 1950, #216 in 1980, #27 in 2000, #62 in 2010, and #206 in 2025. Of the 258,626 US girls named Jasmine since records began, 41% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 76,080 babies. Since 2010, 39,345 more have been named Jasmine.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kelsey, Victoria, Alexandra, Allison, and Chelsea.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jasmine ranked highest in Alaska, New Mexico, and Hawaii.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #78 | 8 |
| New Mexico | #105 | 13 |
| Hawaii | #123 | 7 |
| California | #130 | 234 |
| Florida | #141 | 125 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jasmine is usually pronounced JAZ-min, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jazzmen.
Middle names for Jasmine
A few middle names that flow with Jasmine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jasmine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jasmine mean?
Jasmine is a Persian and English name that means “jasmine flower”.
What is the origin of the name Jasmine?
Jasmine has Persian and English roots. Jasmine comes from the name of the fragrant flowering shrub, which reached English through French and Arabic from the Persian yasamin.
Is Jasmine a popular name?
Yes. Jasmine ranked #206 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jasmine a boy or girl name?
Jasmine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jasmine?
Jasmine is usually pronounced JAZ-min. 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