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EH-muh
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Yasmeen
GirlArabic, Persian· “jasmine flower”
- Meaning
- jasmine flower
- Origin
- Arabic, Persian
- Pronunciation
- yahs-MEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,701
- US babies 2025
- 121
- Best rank
- #724 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Yasmeen
Yasmeen is an Arabic and Persian name that means “jasmine flower”.
Yasmeen comes from the Arabic and Persian yasmin, the jasmine flower, prized for its sweet scent and delicate white blossoms. The same word passed into European languages as jasmine. The name is common in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families everywhere, and the ee spelling reflects the Arabic pronunciation, yahs-MEEN. It has a graceful, fragrant image and a soft, melodic sound. Yasmeen pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names. Yas and Mina make friendly nicknames for everyday use.
Popularity over time
Yasmeen first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 1993. Its best national rank was #724 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 296 babies. In 2025, 121 babies were named Yasmeen, and it ranked #1,701 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,306 in 1980, #974 in 2000, #1,808 in 2010, and #1,701 in 2025. Of the 6,184 US girls named Yasmeen since records began, 34% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,676 babies. Since 2010, 1,708 more have been named Yasmeen.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sarina, Caitlynn, Daria, Breann, and Bryana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yasmeen ranked highest in Michigan, New Jersey, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #551 | 15 |
| New Jersey | #771 | 10 |
| Illinois | #924 | 10 |
| New York | #1086 | 14 |
| Texas | #1709 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yasmeen is usually pronounced yahs-MEEN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with Y and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Yasmeen
A few middle names that flow with Yasmeen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yasmeen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasmeen mean?
Yasmeen is an Arabic and Persian name that means “jasmine flower”.
What is the origin of the name Yasmeen?
Yasmeen has Arabic and Persian roots. Yasmeen comes from the Arabic and Persian yasmin, the jasmine flower, prized for its sweet scent and delicate white blossoms.
Is Yasmeen a popular name?
Not especially. Yasmeen ranked #1,701 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yasmeen a boy or girl name?
Yasmeen is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yasmeen?
Yasmeen is usually pronounced yahs-MEEN. 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